Just as expected in a previous Crypto News Flash (CNF) report
when Coinbase listed XRP futures, it was predicted that an XRP ETF was coming soon. It happens that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved ProShares to launch the first-ever XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), officially set to debut on April 30, 2025.
Despite months of speculation and behind-the-scenes filings, this green light marks a significant turning point not only for Ripple but for the broader digital asset industry. Nevertheless, as shared in a recent tweet about the approval of the ETF by Uphold, the tweet raised many doubts from the community.
$XRPETF APPROVED.https://t.co/JbJ5y39ky1
— Uphold (@UpholdInc) April 27, 2025
Therefore, a following tweet by Eleanor Terrett tuned differently, stating:
And for all the people saying ‘oh but it didn’t say spot’ — I had about 20 DMs asking me if this was the spot ETF approval. Getting really sick of all the rude keyboard warriors in this community.
Nevertheless, the confirmation came after ProShares’ registration filing under the Investment Company Act of 1940 showed an “approximate date of public offering” — and now, with final approval locked in, excitement across the market is palpable.
If successful, XRP will join Bitcoin and Ethereum in having SEC-sanctioned ETFs, potentially unlocking billions in fresh institutional investment.
According to reports about the market development, the anticipation around the XRP ETF has already had a noticeable impact. XRP’s price saw a strong rally following the news, outperforming most major altcoins over the past few days.
However, the broader significance is clear: a regulated XRP ETF could change the game for altcoin adoption, making XRP far more accessible to institutional players who previously steered clear due to regulatory uncertainty.
XRP Today: Where Things Stand
Back in 2024, CNF also highlighted that the SEC was reviewing ProShares’ Spot Ether ETF application amid market anticipation.
With Bitcoin steady near $62,400 and market sentiment cautiously optimistic ahead of key economic data this week, XRP’s ETF debut could become a rare bright spot — a moment of true momentum amid otherwise choppy crypto waters.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are relatively flat today, suggesting that XRP’s gains are uniquely ETF-driven rather than part of a broader crypto rally.
Adding to this buzz, reiterating the 18 XRP ETFs Incoming, CNF also suggested this could propel XRP price to $20. As of now, XRP is trading at $2.34 USD, reflecting a 7.65% increase over the past day and a 10.00% increase over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap data. See XRP price chart below.