- SEC postpones decision on WisdomTree XRP ETF until October 2025.
- Involvement of major asset managers in the ETF filings.
- Market anticipates potential $8B inflow pending approval.
Delays could mean $8 billion institutional capital remains untapped, impacting XRP valuations and altcoin sentiment amid pending regulatory approvals.
The SEC has delayed the final decision on WisdomTree’s proposed XRP ETF until October 2025. This follows an established pattern of SEC postponements regarding high-profile crypto ETF filings.
WisdomTree is joined by asset managers like Grayscale and Bitwise, whose XRP ETF filings are under SEC review. The postponement aligns with ongoing feedback from the SEC on clustered application amendments. According to Nate Geraci, President of ETFStore, “Highly notable to see them cluster like this … a very good sign for the outlook of XRP ETFs.”
The delay in ETF approval might impact potential institutional inflows of up to $8 billion, as capital allocators await regulatory clarity. Some institutions have paused new XRP positions, affecting liquidity and directing focus to other altcoins.
XRP’s price showed limited reaction after the SEC announcement, trading near $2.96, amid market volatility driven by ETF sentiment and Ripple’s legal challenges.
Comparably, Bitcoin and Ethereum faced similar procedural extensions before approval, suggesting a pattern in SEC deliberations. Ripple’s victory in court, marking XRP as non-security, provides a unique context.
Approval of XRP ETFs would signify a major financial milestone for altcoins beyond BTC and ETH, setting a potential precedent for other tokens like Solana and Cardano. Historical trends indicate prolonged deliberations lead to asset volatility and ecosystem uncertainty. Eric Balchunas reports on the latest ETF trends in crypto.
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