XRP Could Soar to $22–$50 After Spot ETF Launch, Says Crypto Analyst

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  • XRP could surge to $22–$50 following the launch of spot ETFs.
  • ETF approval may boost XRP’s market cap to $1.3–$3 trillion.
  • Institutional and retail inflows are likely to drive significant price growth.

XRP, currently trading around $3.11, is drawing bullish attention as analysts predict a potential rally into the high double digits. Crypto strategist Nguyen tweeted that XRP could reach between $22 and $50 once the first spot XRP ETFs launch, implying a staggering upside of 607% to over 1,500%. This would elevate its market capitalization from $186 billion today to a potential $1.3–$3 trillion.

The excitement stems from the ETF structure itself. Unlike Ethereum, XRP does not have staking rewards, meaning investors can opt for ETF exposure without sacrificing potential income from holding the token directly. This positions XRP ETFs as an attractive entry point for institutional and retail investors alike.

ETF Launch Could Transform XRP Valuation

Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, an XRP ETF applicant, highlighted that the combination of XRP’s role in global payments and its dedicated community could drive substantial inflows once ETFs debut. McClurg projects an initial $5 billion investment in the first month, and analysts using market cap multipliers estimate this could push XRP’s price to $26–$30, comfortably within Nguyen’s predicted range.

Further models compare XRP’s potential with Bitcoin ETF flows. Capturing even 15%–30% of BTC ETF inflows could see XRP reach $12.23–$22.20 per token. While these scenarios vary in optimism, all point to significant upside potential if ETF approvals materialize.

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ETF Approval Odds Rising

Approval momentum is building. Bloomberg analysts currently rate the odds of U.S. spot XRP ETF approval at 95%, while Polymarket shows an 80%–88% probability in 2025. Several major asset managers—including Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, Bitwise, and 21Shares—have submitted applications, with the SEC’s decision expected by October.

While XRP may not follow Bitcoin’s ETF-driven trajectory exactly, historical parallels suggest ETFs could catalyze unprecedented price growth. As the market waits, investors are closely watching regulatory developments and capital inflows that could define XRP’s next major rally.

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