The crypto community is abuzz following investor Paul Barron's hint of "big news" related to XRP, fueling speculation about upcoming exchange-traded fund (ETF) announcements or launches. This heightened attention arrives amidst a period of significant growth for other crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin and Ethereum funds seeing substantial year-to-date inflows.
Surging ETF Inflows and XRP's Ascent
Data from NovaDius Wealth President Nate Geraci reveals a robust crypto ETF market, with BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF leading with an astounding $25 billion in inflows, followed by Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust at $1.11 billion. BlackRock's Ethereum offerings have also attracted around $9.12 billion, alongside Bitwise's Solana staking ETF pulling in $839 million. This broad interest sets a positive backdrop for XRP. Amidst this landscape, XRP-specific ETFs are already demonstrating early strength. Canary's XRP ETF (XRPC), launched in November, has accumulated $384 million in year-to-date inflows. Combined, other XRP spot funds from issuers like 21Shares, Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin collectively manage approximately $1.24 billion in assets, with cumulative inflows close to $1.14 billion since their late-year debuts. These figures are particularly impressive for a nascent category, suggesting strong investor appetite for regulated XRP exposure.
Beyond ETFs: XRP Ledger's Tokenization Boom
Beyond direct ETF products, the underlying XRP Ledger (XRPL) is experiencing monumental growth in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Reports from rwa.xyz indicate a staggering 2,200% increase in tokenized real-world assets on the XRPL in 2025, with the network's native RWA value, including stablecoins, surging 23-fold to surpass the $500 million mark. This trend resonates with institutional interest, notably from figures like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and former SEC Chair Paul Atkins, positioning XRPL as a significant player in the evolving tokenization space. While WisdomTree's XRP ETF is anticipated, rumors of a BlackRock XRP ETF are also circulating. However, it's crucial to note that no public filings or official approvals currently exist for a BlackRock XRP product, making such expectations premature. Nonetheless, the combined momentum of solid early ETF inflows and the rapid growth in XRPL's tokenization continues to place XRP prominently in discussions among institutional investors and blockchain adopters.
