- Big catalyst incoming: The SEC’s ruling on a spot XRP ETF (expected June 17) could push XRP past $3 if approved, echoing BTC’s ETF-driven surge.
- Macro factors matter: The Fed’s June meeting might trigger a rally if rate cuts or dovish signals emerge — good news for altcoins like XRP.
- Tech & community boost: Ripple’s XRPL APEX event (June 10–12) may reveal upgrades or partnerships that could ignite renewed investor interest.
XRP’s been hanging out near the $2 mark lately, but that calm might not last long. According to Martin Hiesboeck, Head of Research at Uphold, June 2025 could be a turning point for the asset — and fast. With multiple big developments lining up, he says now might be the last window for investors to jump in at this price range before things get moving.
SEC’s XRP ETF Decision Looms
One of the biggest catalysts? The U.S. SEC’s decision on Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP ETF. It was supposed to drop in May, but now it’s set for June 17. If approved, it could be huge — much like what happened with Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024.
Sure, Ethereum’s ETF didn’t spark a huge rally, but XRP’s use case in global payments and growing institutional interest might give it more fuel. At least 10 XRP ETF filings are in the pipeline, with final rulings due by October.
Fed Meeting = Possible Market Shake-Up
Also on deck: the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting, June 17–18. If the Fed hints at lower rates or a more relaxed stance, altcoins — XRP included — could benefit from rising liquidity and renewed appetite for risk. Historically, that kind of environment has led to altcoin rallies.
XRPL APEX Could Spark Momentum
Ripple’s XRPL APEX event, June 10–12 in Singapore, could also stir the pot. The summit’s set to showcase what’s next for the XRP Ledger, including AI, DeFi, cross-chain tech, and tokenizing real-world stuff. Any big news or partnership reveals there might boost sentiment and drive action.
What’s Next for XRP?
After spiking from $0.50 to $3.39 post-2024 U.S. elections, XRP’s mostly stayed between $2 and $2.50. But Uphold thinks that range might not hold much longer. With June packed full of major events, we could see a big move. Hiesboeck and his team say we might be in the final days of XRP sitting under $3.
All eyes on June — it’s shaping up to be a big one.
