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Story: Are Ripple and BlackRock Hinting at an XRP ETF? Analysts Say the Signs Are Hard to Ignore

By Maheen Hernandez

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The Mysterious iShares XRP Trust Filing. Speculation initially surged in November 2023, when a filing for an iShares XRP Trust appeared in…

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Why a BlackRock XRP ETF Would Transform the Market. Claver believes that if BlackRock officially submits an XRP ETF application, it would mark one of…

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Vanguard’s Position Could Add an Interesting Twist. Another institution worth watching is Vanguard, a major player known for its cautious approach to…

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What XRP Could Be Worth After ETF Launches. Claver has previously said that ETF-driven demand alone could push XRP to $10–$12, even without…

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A Critical Moment for XRP’s Future. While no official statement or confirmation has surfaced from Ripple or BlackRock, ongoing…

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The conversation around a potential BlackRock spot XRP ETF has intensified once again, becoming one of the most talked-about topics within the XRP community.

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This renewed interest followed comments revisited by analyst Jake Claver, who highlighted past interviews involving Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

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Claver argues that such synchronized responses usually indicate that confidential discussions or non-disclosure agreements may already be in place.

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While Bloomberg later reported that the filing was “fake,” neither Ripple nor BlackRock publicly confirmed or denied the report. This silence was viewed as unusual by analysts.

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In contrast, the XRP-related filing was quietly dismissed without any formal statements from either party.

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Claver believes that if BlackRock officially submits an XRP ETF application, it would mark one of the most significant moments in the asset’s history.

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A similar effect was seen in 2023, when BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF filing helped shift institutional sentiment, leading to major inflows and a strong market rally.

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Moreover, institutional participants often follow the leadership of asset managers like BlackRock.

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However, analysts point out that Vanguard and Ripple have had indirect connections through past advisory relationships and portfolio overlaps.

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If both BlackRock and Vanguard decide to offer XRP ETF products, the impact on market supply could be substantial.

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