XRP ETF Launch Imminent: Can Ripple’s Token Skyrocket 600% Past Bitcoin?

Get ready for a seismic shift in crypto markets. A dedicated XRP exchange-traded fund is officially on the horizon, set to open the floodgates for institutional capital into one of the most debated assets in the space.

The Institutional Gateway Opens

For years, XRP's regulatory limbo kept major funds at arm's length. This ETF changes the game entirely. It provides a regulated, familiar vehicle for Wall Street to gain exposure without the operational headaches of direct custody—finally letting the big money play.

A 600% Ascent Against the King?

The headline-grabbing target isn't just about XRP going up—it's about dramatically outpacing Bitcoin. The thesis hinges on a potent mix: pent-up institutional demand meeting a significantly lower market cap. A relatively small amount of new capital could move XRP's needle far more than Bitcoin's, where billions make less of a percentage dent. It's basic math, leveraged by market structure.

The Liquidity Catalyst

Beyond simple access, the ETF acts as a perpetual liquidity engine. Daily creation and redemption cycles will fuel trading volume, tighten spreads, and integrate XRP's price action deeper into the traditional financial system. This isn't just an investment product; it's an infrastructure upgrade.

Of course, skeptics will note that Wall Street has a knack for packaging speculative assets in shiny wrappers and calling it innovation—all while collecting a tidy management fee. But in crypto, narrative often precedes reality.

The countdown is on. This launch isn't just another listing; it's a legitimacy test and a potential performance rocket, all wrapped into one. Will XRP seize the moment and redefine the hierarchy, or will it become another case study in overhyped financialization? The market is about to cast its vote.

Cboe BZX Exchange has officially approved the listing and registration of the 21Shares Spot XRP ETF, according to a filing sent to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2025. The ETF is now cleared to launch as soon as the SEC issues its final notice.

XRP Army. Are you ready?

Analysts expect the product to go live as early as tomorrow. This adds another big player to the growing list of XRP ETF issuers, including Rex Osprey, Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Grayscale, Volatility Shares (futures), and ProShares (futures).

ETF Momentum Builds but XRP Price Stays Under Pressure

Despite the ETF surge, XRP is trading NEAR $2, struggling to break out of a multi-week downtrend. Short-term price action remains choppy, with bullish divergences forming on the daily chart but not strong enough to reverse the broader bearish trend.

XRP is moving within a support range of $2.00–$2.25, with additional support at $1.94 and $1.82 if the price slips lower. Important resistance remains near $2.20.

Analyst Predicts Massive Long-Term Upside

Crypto analyst Javon Marks opened up about XRP’s history of outperforming Bitcoin in strong market cycles. He noted that in a previous run, XRP outperformed BTC by over 240%, sending the token up 570%.

Marks now predicts XRP could outperform bitcoin by more than 600%, projecting a potential long-term price target of over $14 per XRP if history repeats.

Short-Term Outlook: Choppy but Stabilising

XRP’s weekly chart still shows a large bearish divergence, which has kept the asset under pressure for months. However, the daily chart shows a smaller bullish divergence that has allowed price to MOVE sideways instead of falling sharply.

Analysts expect XRP to mirror Bitcoin’s movements in the short term. If BTC continues squeezing near resistance, XRP may also trade sideways until a catalyst breaks the range.

A confirmed breakout above $2.20 could trigger stronger upside, while a breakdown below $2.00 may test lower support levels.