XRP may not be sprinting to new highs just yet, but make no mistake, things are simmering under the surface. With ten ETF applications in the pipeline and Ripple’s announcement of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain, XRP’s gears are starting to turn. And if everything clicks? That $1,000 moonshot might not be so far-fetched after all.
ETF Hype: A 95% Chance to Win Big
A few days ago, Bloomberg’s ETF whisperers, Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart, gave crypto fans a jolt of excitement. They estimated that XRP, along with Litecoin and Solana, has a 95% chance of scoring ETF approval in the near future. That’s not just optimistic, that’s bullish with a megaphone.
Here are mine and @EricBalchunas‘ most recent odds on spot crypto ETF approvals by the end of 2025. We expect a wave of new ETFs in this second half of 2025. pic.twitter.com/H3pxJhqMy3
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) June 30, 2025
Currently, there are ten XRP-focused ETF proposals sitting on regulators’ desks, with names like Bitwise, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares all lining up. Most of the decision deadlines land in October, which means Q4 could bring fireworks for XRP holders. And yes, that would be the kind of institutional tailwind that rockets prices out of orbit.
Meet XRPL EVM: XRP Goes Ethereum-Friendly
But the good news doesn’t end at ETFs. Ripple just dropped another bombshell: the XRPL EVM Sidechain is officially live. What does that mean? Developers can now run Ethereum-compatible smart contracts directly on XRP Ledger. In simpler terms: XRP just unlocked a whole new level of DeFi and app integration.
Even though the market hasn’t immediately responded to the XRPL EVM update (XRP is sitting around $2.20 with a 1.5% gain in the past month), the tech upgrade could set the stage for serious long-term adoption.
And for those watching closely, the price indicators are perking up. The relative strength index (RSI) just bounced above 50, a classic momentum signal. Meanwhile, the MACD is flirting with a bullish crossover. Long story short? XRP might be getting ready to move.
The Institutional Money Is Flowing In
Want more reason to be excited? CoinShares data shows that institutions are buying XRP again. In fact, it’s the third most acquired crypto this week, right behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Not to mention Ripple has been locking up large amounts of XRP in escrow, which helps limit supply and support price stability.
So, while the market sleeps on XRP’s potential, smart money is quietly stacking coins like it’s preparing for launch.
Could XRP Actually Hit $1,000 Someday?
Let’s be real: $1,000 isn’t happening overnight. But if the ETFs get approved, if Ripple keeps pushing cross-border payments, and if global institutions adopt XRP’s stablecoin infrastructure? Then yes, the runway to $1,000 starts to look a lot less ridiculous.
For now, a short-term return to $2.50 or even $4 before year’s end feels realistic. And if institutions start pouring in post-ETF approval, XRP could be in for a multiyear bull cycle that takes it places it’s never been before.
Because sometimes, slow burns lead to the biggest explosions.
