- XRP could reach $15 as ETF approval nears, says analyst.
- Rector projects a $800B XRP market cap surge from $4B ETF inflow.
The price of XRP could see a dramatic increase, potentially reaching $15, according to financial analyst Zach Rector. Meanwhile, XRP is gaining traction in the market due to rising institutional interest. Additionally, the approval process for a spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States shows growing signs of success.
Rector Forecasts $800B Growth in XRP Market Cap
Rector evaluates cryptocurrency market value potential by using the market cap multiplier model that indicates interval new funding could grow market value substantially. XRP’s price could increase through the expected approval of spot XRP ETFs in the market. The spot exchange-traded funds that JPMorgan predicts to launch will attract investments estimated at $4 billion to $8 billion, according to analyst projections, during their first operating year. The projected $4 billion influx results in a 200x market cap multiplier according to Rector’s analysis thus producing $800 billion growth for XRP market capitalization.
According to CoinMarketCap data from April 2025, XRP retains a market capitalization of $122 billion. The XRP token value could reach $15 under these conditions, assuming 60 billion tokens remain in circulation while the market capitalization reaches $925 billion from ETF investments. Presently, XRP trades at $2.10, while reaching $15 would trigger an extraordinary price increase upwards of 600%.
XRP’s rising popularity finds support from developing regulatory situations. Three major financial institutions, such as Grayscale and Ark Invest, and VanEck have presented applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Franklin Templeton announced its XRP exchange-traded fund application with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management in March 2025. These filings suggest that approval could happen soon, possibly within the next quarter or, at the latest, by the end of 2025.
Ripple Court Win May Boost XRP Trust
XRP’s future depends heavily on the SEC’s decision regarding the approval of an XRP ETF. The regulatory approval of an XRP ETF will enable institutional investors to acquire exposure to XRP through a financial product that may generate substantial demand. A favorable ruling from the SEC would likely mark a turning point for XRP, as it would provide much-needed regulatory clarity. In addition, this will remove one of the primary obstacles to widespread institutional adoption.
Meanwhile, XRP’s price remains subject to influence by the ongoing court dispute between Ripple Labs and the SEC. Analysts project that a beneficial verdict for Ripple in its ongoing litigation will generate more investor trust in XRP moving forward. A successful regulatory decision would enable Ripple to develop more financial institution collaborations while advancing its SWIFT banking system implementation.
Currently, the price of XRP shows stable consolidation at levels between $2.10 to $2.18 because both market sentiment and technical patterns remain optimistic. The prices continue moving upwards through periodic changes, but many in the market predict significant price increases.
Lastly, the potential U.S. SEC approval of an XRP spot ETF alongside Ripple’s positive legal outcome can trigger substantial price appreciation for XRP. The clarity of regulatory standards can drive institutional investor participation, according to analyst Zach Rector, who sees XRP reaching a $15 price target within the coming months. The market conditions suggest 2025 will bring critical changes to XRP while the currency handles regulatory problems alongside growing interest from institutional investors.
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