Ripple CEO Drops Bombshell on XRP ETF Approval and When Trading Will Start

Crypto researcher SMQKE has drawn attention to recent remarks from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse regarding the likelihood and timing of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval.

Accompanying SMQKE’s tweet is a clip from eToro’s Conversation With Leaders interview series. The interview provided insight into Garlinghouse’s perspective on the role of ETFs in driving institutional adoption of XRP and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Garlinghouse on the Transition to Institutional Adoption

During the interview, a market analyst noted the recent influx of XRP ETF filings both in and outside of the United States, asking Garlinghouse for his view on the matter.

Garlinghouse responded by linking ETF developments to a broader transition from speculative retail participation to increased institutional involvement. He pointed to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs as a pivotal moment for the digital asset market, noting that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was “dragged kicking and screaming” toward that decision. He described the approval as a monumental event in expanding opportunities for institutional investors to enter the crypto market.

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Garlinghouse emphasized that the introduction of an XRP ETF is not a matter of speculation but inevitability. According to him, such a development would allow greater participation from those who may be unwilling to directly custody digital assets. This includes investors deterred by the complexities of private key management and other operational considerations.

Multiple Filings in the U.S. and Europe

The Ripple CEO stated that there are currently four or five XRP ETF filings in the United States and at least one in Europe. He described these filings as unsurprising, given the growing recognition of XRP’s role in global payments and its established market presence.

Garlinghouse expressed optimism that approvals would happen soon and that trading could commence shortly thereafter, allowing broader access to XRP exposure for both institutional and retail investors through regulated investment vehicles.

His comments indicated that the move toward ETF approval is already well underway, suggesting that it is not merely theoretical but a process with active applications being considered by regulatory bodies in multiple jurisdictions.

Broader Implications for the Crypto Market

While Garlinghouse acknowledged the significance of an XRP ETF for the asset itself, he also framed the development as a positive signal for the cryptocurrency sector as a whole.

He argued that such products increase market legitimacy, provide easier entry points for traditional investors, and help bridge the gap between conventional finance and digital assets.

The CEO reiterated that the benefits of ETF availability extend beyond XRP, contributing to a more mature and accessible market environment.

SMQKE’s decision to highlight these remarks underscores the importance that many in the digital asset community place on institutional-grade investment products for mainstream adoption.

If Garlinghouse’s projections hold, XRP could soon join Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in having ETF options, marking another milestone in the evolution of digital asset investment infrastructure.

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