- Brad Garlinghouse predicts XRP ETFs by 2025 and its inclusion in the U.S. digital asset stockpile after a legal win.
- Ripple’s legal victory boosts XRP’s potential for mainstream adoption and SEC ETF approval.
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, feels optimistic about the future of XRP following the company’s legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as reported by ETHNews.
Garlinghouse predicts that the token will soon be included in the U.S. digital asset stockpile and anticipates a wave of XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals by the second half of 2025.
XRP’s potential to be part of this digital reserve and the growing number of ETF applications signals an increasingly positive outlook for cryptocurrency. However, Garlinghouse stresses the need for clearer regulatory guidelines to ensure this progress continues.
XRP ETFs in the Horizon
In a recent interview with Bloomberg Crypto, Garlinghouse revealed that multiple XRP ETFs are expected to launch in the second half of 2025. Ripple’s legal victory against the SEC, which had accused the company of an unregistered securities offering, has cleared the path for these products.
He expressed confidence in the potential for XRP ETFs, citing a surge in ETF applications from major firms such as Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton.
As of March 2025, about ten companies have filed for spot XRP ETF products, and the Ripple CEO believes this growing interest will lead to approval later in the year. “I think those will be live in the second half of this year,” Garlinghouse stated.
He also noted that XRP exchange-traded products are already seeing inflows in markets outside the U.S., even as other cryptocurrency-based products face investor withdrawals.
Ripple’s Legal Victory and Regulatory Clarity
Ripple’s triumph over the SEC marked a significant turning point for the company and XRP’s future. The SEC’s dismissal of the case, which lasted over four years, allowed XRP to avoid being classified as a security, an outcome that had the potential to change the course of the cryptocurrency’s regulatory landscape.
However, Garlinghouse emphasized that there’s still much work to be done in terms of establishing clear rules for the industry.
In the wake of the lawsuit, Garlinghouse advocated for clearer regulatory guidelines to foster innovation and growth within the cryptocurrency space. He believes that these rules are crucial not just for XRP but for the broader market. The lack of clear definitions has often been a barrier to technological progress, and Ripple continues to call for regulations that encourage rather than stifle development.
XRP’s Potential Role in U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile
Another significant development that Garlinghouse is excited about is XRP’s potential inclusion in the U.S. digital asset stockpile. This proposal, part of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, aims to create a strategic reserve for digital assets, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Garlinghouse is confident that XRP will be part of this initiative, which would further cement the token’s role in the U.S. economic landscape.
According to Garlinghouse, XRP was specifically mentioned in discussions regarding the U.S. crypto stockpile. The plan, which formalizes the creation of a reserve, includes assets obtained through criminal seizures, making XRP a likely candidate for inclusion.
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has boldly claimed that the SWIFT payment system, which has been the global standard for international transactions for over fifty years, is now outdated. He argues that XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, offers a more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective alternative.
Garlinghouse suggests XRP has the potential to replace SWIFT’s role in cross-border payments, ushering in a new era for global financial transactions.
In line with Ripple’s vision, Nate Geraci, president of the advisory firm ETF Store, expressed confidence in X that the approval of an XRP ETF is imminent. He stated that it’s “obvious” that it’s only a “matter of time” before the SEC approves an XRP ETF.
Geraci also predicted that major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity would be involved in offering the asset, signaling growing institutional interest in XRP.
