Experts Unpack “The Perfect Storm” That Could Trigger an XRP Price Explosion

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As XRP maintains a steady position around the $2 mark, several crypto analysts and influencers believe the asset may be poised for a breakout. Despite being down 36% from its recent three-month high, XRP continues to show signs of recovery, currently up 1.5% today and 5.6% over the past week. But could a storm be brewing that sends the token to a new all-time high?

According to top crypto commentators, the next major catalyst could come from a wave of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) targeting XRP, something they say could change everything.

ETF Demand Could Fuel XRP’s Price Surge

During a recent podcast episode, Abdullah Nassif, host of Good Morning Crypto, joined forces with Bradley Kimes, creator of the Digital Perspectives account on X, to explore what might drive XRP to the next level. Their conclusion? The rising demand for XRP-based ETFs could trigger a supply shock and send prices soaring.

Kimes described ETFs as “giant vacuum cleaners” capable of sucking liquidity out of the market, effectively reducing the circulating supply of XRP as institutional clients buy shares. The result, he says, would be sustained upward price pressure.

He further emphasized the scale of potential ETF influence by pointing to over ten asset managers that are reportedly working on launching XRP ETFs. These include heavyweights like Bitwise ($12B AUM), Grayscale ($50B AUM), and even Franklin Templeton, a trillion-dollar asset manager.

More significantly, Kimes noted that XRP currently has more ETF applications in progress than any other cryptocurrency, fueling the belief that institutional interest is real and growing fast.

More Than Just ETFs: Payment Demand Matters Too

In addition to ETFs, Kimes highlighted another major source of liquidity demand, market makers and payment service providers. These entities rely on XRP daily for transaction settlement and cross-border liquidity. According to Kimes, this combination of ETF buying pressure and real-world utility demand creates “the perfect storm” for a dramatic price increase.

How High Could XRP Go?

While the precise impact of ETFs on XRP’s price remains speculative, analysts continue to model potential outcomes. A report by Cryptoboom suggested that if XRP ETFs attracted $500 million in daily inflows, the price could reach $23. Another analysis claimed that if XRP captured just 50% of Bitcoin ETF inflows, its value could triple.

Meanwhile, JPMorgan predicts XRP ETFs could attract $8 billion in their first year, and Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek supports a similar outlook. John Deaton, founder of CryptoLaw, took it a step further by suggesting XRP could surpass Ethereum and become the largest altcoin by market cap if ETF momentum continues.

Skepticism Surrounds ETF Hype Without BlackRock

Not everyone shares this level of optimism. Influencer Joshua Jake pushed back against the excitement, asserting that only an XRP ETF from BlackRock would truly matter. He pointed to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, which has raised nearly $40 billion, compared to underwhelming results from other issuers, such as Invesco and WisdomTree.

Although speculation persists that BlackRock may eventually explore an XRP ETF to stay competitive, no official confirmation has emerged. In fact, earlier statements from the firm indicated disinterest—though those came before clarity in the Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit had emerged.

Final Thoughts: Will This Be the Year XRP Surges?

With ETF discussions gaining traction, major asset managers circling, and demand for payments-related services rising, the XRP community may be closer than ever to witnessing a significant price shift. Whether it’s the institutional appetite or the practical liquidity use cases, analysts say all the right conditions are aligning for XRP.

If this so-called “perfect storm” continues to build, XRP could very well be preparing for one of its biggest moves yet.