The week of October 18 to 25, 2025, will be crucial for the XRP community as the SEC is set to rule on seven pending XRP ETF applications.
Schedule of SEC ETF Decisions
Regulatory filings confirm the timing of these decisions.
- Grayscale’s application due on October 18. - 21Shares on October 19. - Bitwise’s application on October 20. - Canary Capital’s deadline on October 23. - WisdomTree’s submission scheduled for October 24. - Franklin Templeton and CoinShares decisions on October 25.
Significance of This Week for XRP
If the SEC approves even one of the ETFs, XRP would gain a new level of legitimacy in U.S. financial markets. Institutional investors would gain access to XRP through regulated products, increasing liquidity and trading volume.
Multiple approvals could lead to significant capital inflows, similar to Bitcoin's experience after spot ETF approvals in 2024.
Conversely, blanket rejections or piecemeal approvals could fragment the market and dampen momentum.
Legal and Market Aspects
This moment follows a long and contentious history between XRP and U.S. regulators. Ripple's legal battle with the SEC concluded in August, clearing a key hurdle for the asset.
Demand for tokenized assets and institutional-grade crypto products is surging. ETFs present a safe entry point for traditional investors, offering secure custody and efficient price discovery. If XRP receives ETF approval, it could expand its role in mainstream investment portfolios.
The week of October 18 to 25 is not just about regulatory deadlines; it is a defining test for XRP's future in global finance. Each SEC decision will ripple across the industry, shaping market confidence and adoption trajectories.
