- Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says XRP ETFs are “inevitable” and could be approved by year-end.
- XRP may join the White House’s crypto stockpile, a move that could attract billions in institutional investment.
- Price outlook is bullish, but rejection risks could send XRP sliding below $3.
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse has made one of his boldest claims yet. In a fresh Bloomberg interview, Garlinghouse said he is confident XRP will not only secure a spot in the White House’s crypto stockpile but also land approval for US-based ETFs before the end of 2025.
He emphasized that XRP ETFs are “inevitable,” pointing to more than 11 active applications with the SEC, including Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary. Although Franklin Templeton’s application was recently delayed until November, optimism is surging that a green light is around the corner.
Why the White House and ETFs Matter for XRP’s Price
If the SEC approves these funds, institutional cash could flood into XRP, potentially mirroring Bitcoin’s explosive run after its ETF approval earlier this year that pushed BTC beyond $100,000. Analysts note that the White House’s endorsement—if XRP does get added to its official crypto reserves—would only amplify that momentum, cementing the token’s position as a key piece of US financial infrastructure.
On Thursday, XRP climbed nearly 3%, hitting a high of $3.10 before consolidating. Traders now eye a breakout scenario, especially if the ETF approvals align with White House confirmation of XRP’s role.
Buy the Dips or Wait It Out?
Analysts suggest buying XRP below $3 could be a strategic entry point before any official ETF approval. Should that happen, XRP could break past its all-time high of $3.65 and potentially surge even further. On the flipside, if regulators shut down ETF applications, XRP risks sliding below $3—and even dipping to the $2.50 range.
For now, the setup is clear: the reward is massive, but the risk is real. Only investors who can afford potential losses should play this one aggressively.
