XRP on the Verge of a Major Breakout as Spot ETF Hype Grows

Optimism around XRP is rising after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved ProShares' futures-based XRP ETFs

Optimism is brewing around XRP as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of ProShares’ futures-based ETFs pushes the cryptocurrency closer to the coveted realm of spot ETFs.

According to industry analyst Armando Pantoja, such a move could unlock over $100 billion in fresh capital for XRP, setting the stage for major price action.

ProShares’ launch of the Ultra XRP, Short XRP, and Ultra Short XRP ETFs marks a significant step forward, following a pattern seen with Bitcoin and Ethereum — where futures ETFs were approved first, eventually paving the way for spot ETFs. Pantoja believes XRP could soon join that path, offering institutions a more direct way to engage with the asset.

While the futures ETF itself doesn’t generate real buying pressure — since it only allows speculation rather than actual token purchases — it does build momentum and legitimacy for XRP within traditional finance. A spot ETF, however, would create real demand, tightening supply and potentially pushing prices much higher, Pantoja stated.

But some experts urge caution. Analyst John Squire pointed out that futures ETFs, while valuable for recognition, aren’t a game-changer for adoption or price without real token exposure. He also noted potential downsides of futures products, including hidden costs like rollovers, slippage, and management fees that can slip away from advertised returns.

Meanwhile, several pending spot XRP ETF applications are still in the queue, including proposals from Grayscale and 21Shares, with decisions expected later this year. Internationally, momentum is already building: Hashdex recently launched the first XRP ETF in Brazil. On prediction markets like Polymarket, odds of a U.S. approval in 2025 are currently running high at 76%.

As XRP’s price shows renewed strength, many see this as the beginning of a new chapter — one where institutional adoption could finally put the altcoin in the spotlight.