Crypto markets 'will reach an all-time high' this year, says Ripple CEO

The cryptocurrency market is set to reach all-time highs this year, according to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain company Ripple. Garlinghouse said that interest in crypto from large financial institutions is not priced into the market as much as he would have expected.

CNBC • Jan 21, 2026

XRP ETF inflows are rising even as token price falls: here's why

XRP's spot ETFs are sucking in roughly $50 million a day in fresh capital, hitting nearly $1 billion in inflows in under four weeks, the fastest adoption pace since Ethereum ETFs launched. Yet the token itself has cratered 11% over the past ten days and sits near $1.72, well below the $2.

Invezz • Dec 17, 2025

XRPI: Futures Drag, Centralized Token And No Compelling Bull Case

Volatility Shares' XRPI ETF (XRPI) offers indirect XRP exposure via futures, not spot, resulting in higher costs and tracking error. XRPI's 0.96% expense ratio (until June 2026) and monthly dividends (~2.2% yield) are offset by roll costs and contango risk. Spot XRP ETFs like XRPZ or XRP (Bitwise) provide more efficient, lower-cost exposure compared to XRPI's derivative structure.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025

Number of spot crypto ETFs, and many more funds, may be about to boom after SEC decisions

Two recent Securities and Exchange Commission decisions should lead to a wave of new ETFs. Crypto ETFs covering more digital currencies, such as solana and XRP, are to be expected in the months ahead after the SEC greenlit an expedited listing process.

CNBC • Sep 30, 2025

XRPI: XRP Is Now Available In The ETF Format

XRP ETF offers retail investors XRP cryptocurrency exposure in a regulated ETF format, addressing concerns about crypto exchange scandals and custody risks. The fund holds CME XRP futures, not spot XRP, so performance will lag spot prices when the futures curve is in contango. XRPI is structured for capital gains, with a low yield and an options chain that enables risk management strategies like covered calls.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2025

XRPI Can Be Used To Track XRP But May Underperform The Cryptocurrency

XRP ETF offers 1x exposure to XRP via CME futures but does not directly hold XRP, introducing tracking error and underperformance risk. XRP benefits from strong institutional support and recent legal clarity. XRPI's 94bps fee is in line with peers, but liquidity and spread risks impact returns for active traders.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2025

2025: The Year of Crypto Access & Regulation

2025 will be remembered as a pivotal year in crypto, where widespread access and clearer regulations helped solidify crypto's place in the financial mainstream.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 8, 2025

A Roundup of the Most Innovative ETFs Launched in May

For the second consecutive month, the industry saw a noticeable slowdown in new ETFs launched in May. However, even amid this more restrained launch period, the underlying trend of innovation continued to be a driving force within the ETF space.

ETF Trends • Jun 6, 2025