The crypto world is at the precipice of a turning point: the possibility that XRP could emerge as the ETF darling of digital assets, rewriting expectations about how institutional capital flows into the 0 months of skepticism, many observers now see a credible roadmap for XRP ETFs to become a dominant driver of demand—and Vincent Van Code’s recent public pivot captures that shift in 1 Momentum & ETF Timelines The 2 and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently signaled a more structured approach toward crypto-based exchange-traded 3 July 2025, it released guidance clarifying disclosure, custody, and operational requirements for crypto-linked ETFs—a move widely interpreted as an acknowledgment that these products are part of the broader capital markets 4 spot-XRP ETF proposals from firms like Bitwise, ProShares, 21Shares, CoinShares, and others remain 5 applications have undergone rounds of amendments, and observers expect critical decision windows in October–November 6 proximity of these deadlines suggests that the ever-theoretical XRP ETF possibility could shift rapidly into 7 many months of holding the position "ETFs will not affect XRP price", I am pivoting.
I think the XRP ETFs are about to have a massive impact on its 8 will be seen as the one with the greatest use case and potential and become the 9 ETFs went to $100BN… — Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) October 14, 2025 Institutional Capital as a Catalyst If approved, XRP ETFs would provide institutional and retail money a regulated, custodial route into XRP 10 vehicles tend to compress entry friction and attract large inflows—especially from investors who prefer not to manage private keys or engage directly with exchanges. Bitcoin’s ETF evolution offers a precedent: some Bitcoin funds grew rapidly toward the $100 billion assets-under-management mark, anchoring institutional allocations into a regulated wrapper.
A similar trajectory applied to XRP could channel outsized capital toward it — especially if investors begin betting that XRP’s real-world use case grants it asymmetric 11 introduction of an XRP ETF could therefore accelerate demand beyond the already supportive narrative of 12 Volume & On-Ledger Pressure Beyond the institutional story, on-chain dynamics are beginning to 13 decentralized exchange (DEX) activity has registered meaningful gains: in one week, DEX volume is reported to have surged 203%, rising from roughly $108,000 to over $300,000 in USD 14 broadly, the XRPL’s 24-hour DEX volume is in the multimillion-dollar range, and total DEX volume over 30 days runs into the tens of millions.
Additionally, Automated Market Maker (AMM) volume on XRPL recently rose ~17% month-on-month, with DEX metrics up ~21% in that same 15 on-ledger trading and settlement activity may reduce the effective float held on centralized 16 traders increasingly prefer native DEX activity or withdrawals into custody, visible CEX supply tightens, making each incremental demand push more price 17 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Supply Tightness & Feedback Loops Combining the supply squeeze with strong demand creates the conditions for amplified price 18 ETF inflows begin converting into actual XRP acquisitions—and exchange inventories are simultaneously being drained—the scarcity of XRP available for trading could steepen price appreciation 19 effect, the system self-reinforces: as more capital competes over fewer tokens, market dynamics tip toward aggressive bid 20 is exactly the model Van Code now believes will play 21 frames the upcoming ETF approval window as the ignition point of structural change: the moment XRP transitions from “use-case undervalued” to “ETF champion.” Risks and Caveats The thesis is not without 22 SEC may delay or reject applications, or impose restrictive terms; significant portions of ETF demand might be hedged synthetically rather than converted into spot 23 makers and custodians will influence how much of the demand translates into actual buying pressure.
Further, while XRPL on-chain metrics are growing, they remain modest compared to major blockchains, and activity fluctuations remain a 24 conclusion, Vincent Van Code’s evolving stance reflects more than opinion—it echoes a broader shift in the market 25 frameworks are aligning; institutional vehicles are poised; XRPL is starting to show meaningful volume shifts; and supply dynamics could rapidly evolve into a virtuous 26 the timing and execution align, XRP ETFs may not only influence the market—they could define the next regime of price 27 that outcome is realized will depend on the SEC, market structure, and execution nuance—but the plausibility has moved from speculative to nearly 28 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 29 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 30 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 31 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 32 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 33 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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