Blackrock planning to debut XRP-focused ETF!
BlackRock and XRP: A Potential Future Move
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, the possibility of a major player like BlackRock entering the XRP market has sparked excitement among investors. However, it's important to clarify that as of now, BlackRock has not confirmed any immediate plans to launch an XRP spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
Despite the conclusion of the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit in mid-2025, BlackRock is currently prioritizing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs due to stronger institutional demand and regulatory uncertainties around XRP and Solana spot ETFs. This decision was made clear in August 2025 when BlackRock explicitly stated that it has no immediate intention to file for a U.S. spot XRP ETF.
Other asset managers such as Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, ProShares, and CoinShares have already filed or proposed spot XRP ETF applications, which are under SEC review with a final approval decision expected by October 2025. Industry analysts estimate a high chance (85-95%) of SEC approval for XRP spot ETFs this year if filings are made, potentially leading to $14 billion in inflows.
If conditions improve and regulatory clarity emerges, BlackRock might consider an XRP spot ETF filing in the future—possibly by October 2025. Such a move could significantly boost XRP's mainstream exposure, making it accessible to a wider range of investors including institutions and retail through traditional markets.
This potential development could enhance XRP’s liquidity, stability, and perceived legitimacy, thereby positively affecting adoption in both financial markets and use cases. A BlackRock XRP ETF could contribute to higher demand and potentially an increase in XRP’s price, as seen historically with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that opened large institutional capital inflows.
However, it's worth noting that XRP remains in a state where its price is stable but lacks the immediate catalyst that a large ETF launch might provide. The ongoing delay means that XRP, despite its controversies due to its close ties with Ripple and the debate over its potential status as a "security," continues to be a cryptocurrency of interest for many investors.
As the situation develops, it will be interesting to see how BlackRock's potential involvement might help alleviate doubts about XRP and accelerate its adoption among institutional investors. The prospect of a BlackRock XRP ETF represents a potentially pivotal turning point for Ripple's adoption and valuation.
In other news, the SEC approved an ETF application by Bitwise, which includes an XRP ETF. As of the current moment, XRP is trading at $3.31, having seen a 15% increase over the past two days. Reaching $5 for XRP is now a matter of time, according to some analysts. If the announcement of a BlackRock XRP ETF were to come to fruition, it would undoubtedly attract new capital to XRP and legitimize it in the eyes of the public.
This article was written by Charles Ledoux, a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. Stéphane Bellemin, a crypto analyst at FinanceCorp, believes the announcement of a BlackRock XRP ETF would be a significant boost for the cryptocurrency. However, Ripple will need to address regulatory concerns that still linger around the project, even with the potential launch of a BlackRock XRP ETF.
The cryptocurrency community eagerly awaits potential regulatory clarity on XRP, as the announcement of a BlackRock XRP ETF could significantly boost XRP's mainstream exposure, attracting new capital and legitimizing it in the eyes of the public. As finance analyst Stéphane Bellemin at FinanceCorp suggests, such an academy-backed technology venture into crypto investing would be a pivotal move for XRP's adoption and valuation.
