XRP ETF products could soon receive regulatory approval, marking a significant step forward in crypto-based investment vehicles, according to expert predictions.

Momentum Builds for Altcoin ETFs

Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, recently suggested that the approval of spot crypto ETFs may accelerate in the coming months. In an August 20 post on X, Geraci forecasted that the “floodgates” for these investment products may open shortly, potentially including ETFs for Ripple’s XRP, Solana (SOL), and Litecoin (LTC). He also indicated a decision on a spot Ethereum ETF with staking features could be imminent.

The basis for this optimism is a maturing regulatory environment. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently outlined a unified framework that simplifies the process for listing spot crypto ETFs. With no need for the more cumbersome 19b-4 submissions, the approval window has narrowed dramatically—from a maximum of 240 days to just around 75. This system introduces clearer guidelines around issues such as asset custody, staking protocols, and fraud mitigation, which were all previously regulatory gray areas.

Geraci also pointed to the CLARITY Act, a piece of pending legislation currently in the Senate. The bill is designed to eliminate ambiguity about whether digital assets should be regulated as securities or commodities and who exactly holds that regulatory power. According to Geraci, these developments could make the rest of 2025 “wild” with ETF approvals and crypto market movements.

Accelerating Approval Odds

Prominent Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have echoed Geraci’s view. The pair raised their approval odds for altcoin ETFs—including those for XRP, SOL, and LTC—to 95% for this year, suggesting that momentum is clearly swinging in favor of these products.

ETFs focused on these altcoins are already in various stages of development. For XRP, both Bitwise and Canary Capital are seeking approval for spot ETFs. In the case of Litecoin, filings have been made by Canary Capital and Grayscale, with the SEC acknowledging a 19b-4 submission from Canary earlier in the year. As for Solana, VanEck, Fidelity, and Grayscale are all pursuing ETF offerings. Additionally, July saw the launch of the REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) by REX Shares.

SEC Actions Signal Operational Shift

Appearing on the Thinking Crypto podcast, Geraci noted the significance of the SEC’s recent policy approval around in-kind creation and redemption for spot Bitcoin ETFs. This mechanism enables asset managers to bring crypto assets directly into and out of ETFs without converting to cash—a move that’s expected to streamline fund liquidity and reduce transaction costs significantly.

This operational change is likely to benefit major financial institutions such as BlackRock, making it easier for them to handle asset flows and cater to increasing investor interest. Geraci believes that these developments set the stage for more altcoin-based filings, particularly for XRP and SOL, in the near future.

Taken together, the evolving landscape—characterized by new regulations, legislative clarity, and rising investor enthusiasm—points toward an expanded future for crypto ETFs in the United States. Geraci’s conclusion captures the sentiment: the nation is “nearing the finish line” in its journey toward mainstream crypto ETF adoption.

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