XRP is starting to attract significant attention from institutional investors in 2025, evidenced by records in the futures market and growing ETF activity.
Growing Interest in XRP and Futures Market Records
Futures on XRP from the CME Group have surpassed $1 billion in open interest, marking a record for this token. The total open interest in the crypto futures market has exceeded $30 billion, with Ethereum and Solana each breaking the $1 billion mark. XRP is showing the fastest growth among this group, reflecting strong activity from major players.
Implications of the Ripple vs SEC Case Resolution
The resolution of the Ripple and SEC dispute has removed uncertainty from the market. Following the settlement, several fund managers, including Canary, Franklin, 21Shares, WisdomTree, and Bitwise, filed amended S-1 forms to create ETFs based on XRP.
Impact of ETFs on XRP Price and Analyst Predictions
However, a pressing question remains: how will ETFs manage liquidity considering Ripple still holds a significant portion of XRP in escrow? Crypto analyst Lennaert Snyder addressed this, stating, "ETF issuers don't need to rely directly on Ripple’s holdings. Liquidity is available across multiple exchanges and over-the-counter desks, and as long as trading volumes remain strong, the market can support institutional demand."
He also noted that we should not expect immediate price surges for XRP after the ETF launch, as "crypto ETFs usually follow the old rule: buy the rumor, sell the news." He believes the real impact will come later, with sustained inflows being the key to price appreciation for XRP.
XRP continues to grow in popularity among institutional investors, with the launch of ETFs potentially marking an important step for its future growth. However, analysts emphasize that steady, gradual participation from institutional investors may have a more significant impact on the market than one-time price surges.
