XRP ETF Could Trigger Major Surge, Says DAG Executive

XRP ETF developments are stirring anticipation within the crypto community, with Jake Claver, Managing Director of Digital Ascension Group, offering fresh insight into how such financial products could influence XRP’s trajectory.

In a recent statement, Claver voiced optimism that spot ETFs for XRP could be introduced by the end of 2025. His remarks come as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to delay decisions on ETF proposals from major asset firms such as Grayscale, Franklin, and WisdomTree — delays that had already been expected by market insiders.

XRP ETF Launch Could Mirror Bitcoin’s Success

Claver compared XRP’s potential path to that of Bitcoin, which underwent a notable transformation after the introduction of spot ETFs in January 2024. At the time, Bitcoin hovered around $45,000 and experienced a brief sell-off immediately after the ETFs launched. However, the asset rebounded powerfully, breaking its previous all-time highs before its April halving. By year-end, Bitcoin had climbed past $100,000, driven largely by ETF demand, with BlackRock’s ETF overseeing over 1 million BTC tokens and ranking among the world’s top exchange-traded funds.

Claver believes XRP could experience a similar upswing if spot ETFs are approved. He pointed to XRP’s strong performance in late 2024 as a precursor. During that period, XRP’s value spiked after years of stagnation, as headlines around ETF filings from firms like Bitwise, Canary Capital, Grayscale, and WisdomTree began to dominate crypto news feeds. Although the token retreated below the $2 mark several times afterward, it has largely stayed around that valuation, suggesting a new support level.

SEC Moves Closer to Decision on XRP ETFs

The SEC recently announced it has officially begun reviewing WisdomTree’s proposal for an XRP-focused ETF. According to the agency’s May 27 filing, the SEC is assessing whether the fund aligns with federal securities regulations. As part of the review process, the public has been invited to submit comments for 21 days following the publication date, with an additional 14 days allotted for rebuttals.

Notably absent from the XRP ETF race so far are investment giants Fidelity and BlackRock, both key players in the Bitcoin ETF ecosystem. The XRP community remains hopeful that their eventual entry could catalyze a shift similar to what occurred with BTC in early 2024.

Speculation Builds on XRP Valuation Potential

As anticipation builds, market observers and analysts are making bold projections about how far XRP could climb post-ETF approval. One speculative scenario envisions XRP capturing 15% of Bitcoin ETF inflows. Given that BTC ETFs have brought in roughly $40 billion since early 2024, a 15% share would mean $6 billion for XRP. Using a 100x inflow-to-valuation multiplier often discussed in crypto finance, this could add $600 billion to XRP’s total market cap, pushing it as high as $715 billion. Under such conditions, XRP’s value could jump to $12 — over 450% higher than its current level around $2.22.

Analyst Zach Rector has presented an even more bullish case. In his model, XRP could hit the $15 mark based on stronger inflows and a higher valuation multiplier. Rector leans on insights from JPMorgan, which estimated that XRP and Solana ETFs could gain as much as $4–$8 billion within their first year. Using the more conservative $4 billion and applying a 200x multiplier, Rector forecasts that XRP’s market cap could rise by $800 billion. Combined with its current estimated cap of $125 billion, this would lead to a total valuation of $925 billion.

While these projections generate enthusiasm, they remain speculative. ETF approvals are subject to regulatory reviews and market conditions. Many factors — such as institutional involvement, liquidity, and geopolitical dynamics — could influence outcomes.

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Still, the XRP community remains hopeful. As the ETF narrative unfolds, all eyes are on the SEC and whether XRP spot ETFs will be greenlit in time to fuel the next wave of crypto adoption.