XRP’s Ambitious Growth Roadmap Unveiled at Swell 2025
At the Swell 2025 conference, Ripple President Monica Long revealed an ambitious expansion strategy for XRP, focusing on institutional adoption, enhanced XRP Ledger (XRPL) functionality, and a new lending protocol. This plan aims to significantly broaden the utility of XRP and solidify its position in the cryptocurrency market. With Ripple now operating dual business divisions—one for financial institution onboarding and another for XRPL infrastructure development—the ledger has already seen substantial upgrades. These developments signal a strong future for XRP, potentially driving its adoption and value in the coming years.
Ripple President Unveils XRP's Growth Roadmap at Swell 2025
Monica Long, President of Ripple, outlined an ambitious expansion strategy for XRP during the Swell 2025 conference. The plan targets institutional adoption, enhanced XRP Ledger (XRPL) functionality, and a forthcoming lending protocol to broaden utility.
Ripple now operates dual business divisions: one focused on financial institution onboarding, the other on XRPL infrastructure development. The ledger has seen significant upgrades in scalability and reliability, positioning it for deeper integration into global finance.
The proposed lending protocol marks a strategic pivot beyond payments, potentially unlocking new capital markets use cases for XRP. Long emphasized Ripple's commitment to financial inclusion through blockchain infrastructure investment.
Ripple XRP Poised for Potential Surge to $5.50 Amid Market Recovery
Ripple's XRP has defied the broader crypto market downturn, rallying nearly 300% since November 2024. The resolution of the SEC lawsuit has removed a significant overhang, allowing the asset to regain its footing. Technical analysis suggests a stable foundation near $2.20, with Fibonacci levels indicating potential support zones.
Crypto technician Hov highlights an incomplete wave structure, suggesting one final micro-low before continuation. The market now watches whether XRP can capitalize on its legal clarity and technical setup to achieve the projected $5.50 target.
Five Spot XRP ETFs Appear on DTCC List, Signaling Potential U.S. Launch by November
Five spot XRP ETFs from prominent asset managers—CoinShares, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Bitwise—have surfaced on the DTCC list, hinting at a U.S. market debut by late November. The listings include CoinShares’ XRPL, Franklin’s XRPZ, 21Shares’ TOXR, Canary’s XRPC, and Bitwise’s XRP ETF. While pre-launch ETFs lack regulatory approvals, their inclusion suggests imminent filings.
Market speculation intensifies as Cryptopolitan reports multiple XRP ETF products in the SEC pipeline, with delay clauses in S-1 filings implying near-certain approval. REX-Osprey’s XRPR ETF is already active, fueling demand for XRP Tundra. Nate Geraci of the ETF Institute predicts launches could begin this week, citing the end of the government shutdown as a catalyst for spot crypto ETF approvals.
XRP Price Surges 8% As DTCC Lists Spot ETFs Ahead of Launch
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation's inclusion of Ripple ETFs has injected Optimism into the market, propelling XRP's price by 8%. Five major asset managers—Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Canary Capital, 21Shares, and CoinShares—have listed spot XRP ETFs on the DTCC, signaling potential US launches this month.
Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg confirmed an expedited timeline for its XRPC fund, with other issuers like WisdomTree and Grayscale accelerating preparations. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley anticipates strong demand for a Ripple ETF, reflecting growing institutional confidence in digital assets.
