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Story: BlackRock Eyes XRP ETF as Ripple Lawsuit Nears End

By MikeT

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The next big move in the crypto ETF race could be coming—and XRP is at the center of it. Following signs of progress in the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S.

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While no official XRP ETF filing has been made by BlackRock, recent behind-the-scenes activity suggests that tides may be shifting.

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Currently, BlackRock’s ETF offerings remain centered on Bitcoin and Ethereum, the only two cryptocurrencies it has actively pursued with the SEC.

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That turning point may already be underway. Ripple and the SEC recently submitted filings aimed at resolving their years-long legal dispute.

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Market sentiment is already shifting. XRP has surged 8% over the past week, part of a broader rally in the cryptocurrency market.

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Nate Geraci, president of ETF Store and a respected voice in the ETF space, noted that BlackRock and other major issuers may not be able to ignore XRP much longer.

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Investor interest is another major factor. Analyst Altcoin Gordon revealed that many of BlackRock’s ultra-high-net-worth clients—those with $50 million or more—are increasingly…

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Even so, the interest from asset managers is real. Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise have already submitted filings for XRP ETFs, hoping to capitalize on Ripple’s…

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The potential impact of a BlackRock-backed XRP ETF cannot be overstated. Such a move would bring significant institutional capital into XRP, validating its use case not only as a…

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For now, the crypto world watches and waits. The outcome of Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC remains the key catalyst.

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