Rob Cunningham outlines a striking scenario: seventeen new ETFs, each allocating $1 billion to XRP within a year, would create $17 billion in focused buy-side 0 from a $3 price and an estimated tradable float of only about 5 billion XRP, this framework tests how the market might respond when committed institutional capital exceeds the available liquid supply. Cunningham’s analysis sets a clear stage for understanding potential price dynamics. Price-Discovery Mechanics At $3 per XRP, $17 billion could purchase roughly 5.67 billion tokens—already exceeding the estimated 5 billion liquid 1 makes a higher clearing price 2 every one of those 5 billion XRP were instantly liquid, a simple division suggests a $3.40 3 markets, however, are far from that 4 are price-sensitive, large orders thin out order books, and each additional XRP becomes increasingly scarce as buying pressure 5 factors mean prices would rise far more steeply than a basic calculation implies.
First, I asked ChatGPT to forecast an XRP price target based solely on $17B in new ETF purchase demand (~$1B per ETF) over the next 12 mos. Secondly, I asked ChatGPT to add a FOMO Factor that considers regulated banks, stock brokers, registered investment advisors and retail… 6 — Rob Cunningham | 7 (@KuwlShow) September 14, 2025 ETF-Only Equilibrium Ranges When tradable supply is treated as a fraction of the 5 billion float, clear outcome bands 8 a substantial share of the float remains willing to trade, heavy ETF buying could be absorbed at only a modest 9 if just 10–30% of the float is truly available without severe slippage, the same $17 billion demand could drive prices well into the double digits.
Cunningham’s elasticity estimates place conservative ETF-only targets in the low double digits, while moderate inelasticity supports mid-double-digit prices, and extreme scarcity could push valuations much 10 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Reflexive FOMO and Systemic Scale Cunningham’s key second-order insight is reflexive 11 establish a benchmark that can entice banks, registered investment advisors, and retail investors—groups with capital pools far larger than $17 12 a fraction-of-a-percent allocation from these sources would dwarf the ETF inflows and rapidly outstrip the limited tradable 13 that scenario, a $17 billion spark could ignite a sustained repricing of XRP as new capital competes for a shrinking 14 conclusion, Seventeen ETFs committing $17 billion in a single year would do more than shift short-term order flow; they would create a structural catalyst for broader institutional 15 Cunningham’s framework to current on-chain liquidity and Ripple’s escrowed balances shows why double-digit XRP prices are a realistic outcome under ETF-driven pressure, with significant upside if reflexive demand 16 analysis demonstrates how concentrated institutional buying, aimed at a constrained float, can propel an asset far beyond simple linear 17 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 18 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 19 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 20 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 21 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 22 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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