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The arrival of XRP spot #ETFs has revived an important question: did institutional demand push these products to market, or was it the massive, loyal, and hyper-active XRP community that made it possible?
Speaking in a recent interview, Bitwise #CIO Matt Hougan shared insights that indirectly point to a surprising but logical truth — passion, not price, may be the new fuel for #ETF product decisions.
Investors Don’t Always Understand Crypto, They Just Want Exposure
Hougan explained that the average new crypto investor does not necessarily understand the difference between Solana, Ethereum, Cardano or XRP. According to him, fresh capital entering the market usually looks for broad exposure rather than deep technical understanding, and that is why index-based products are likely to become one of the largest crypto ETF categories after Bitcoin.
Why XRP Made the Cut: The Community Factor
When asked what excites him most and how Bitwise selects future single-asset ETFs, Hougan gave a direct hint. He said Bitwise will launch single coin funds in markets where there is a strong, passionate community supporting the asset. Even if parts of the crypto world dislike or doubt a project, it does not matter as long as there is a committed base that wants direct exposure.
Hougan admitted he is not surprised that XRP’s ETF debut is performing well because XRP has one of the biggest, most loyal and most vocal communities in crypto. He said that skepticism from outsiders does not stop ETF demand if the core holders are deeply invested, confident, and ready to buy.
Price, Sentiment, or Community: What Actually Drives ETFs?
At the time of release, XRP was trading around $2.20 after a weekly decline, but that did not slow ETF momentum. Multiple products are already in line, including Franklin Templeton’s EZRP launching November 18 and Bitwise’s own launch scheduled for November 20, following Canary Capital’s massive $250 million debut on November 13.
Final Take: XRP Army May Be the Silent Architect
While no executive directly confirmed it, Hougan’s comments reveal a simple reality: ETFs don’t just follow market cap, utility or narratives; they follow where real, sustained interest lives. XRP has survived a lawsuit era, market cycles, criticism from rival communities and years of slow price action, yet its community remains active, united and globally loud. That alone makes it commercially viable in the ETF world.
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Summary
XRP is trading near $2.15 after a steep slide from its July peak, with weak buying interest across key levels.
#Technical indicators show soft momentum, and analysts warn that losing $2.12 could open a path toward $2.10 and $2.05.
ETF launches are drawing attention, but price action remains muted as many holders sit on losses and selling pressure stays elevated.
#Ripple is under pressure. XRP is trading near $2.15 after a 5% decline in the past 24 hours and is now about 40% below its July peak of $3.65.
Analysts say the market structure has weakened as #Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below $90,000, mainly because a large share of Ripple (XRP) holders are sitting on losses, increasing the risk of further selling if sentiment deteriorates.
Tony Sycamore of IG Australia notes that the drop caught both long-term holders and new buyers off guard. Many had positioned for continued upside, while late entrants bought near the top out of fear of missing out.
Technical indicators are not offering support. XRP is below $2.20 and under the 100-hour simple moving average. A downward trend line near $2.22 continues to cap any attempt at recovery. The token also remains below the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level, showing weak buying interest at current prices.
Momentum signals point the same way. The hourly MACD is firmly negative, and the RSI has slipped below 50. Analysts say that failure to clear $2.22 keeps the $2.12 support exposed. If that level breaks, a move toward $2.10 and $2.05 becomes likely.
This weakness appears even as investor interest in XRP #ETFs is rising. The recent ETF launch attracted more attention than any other US ETF debut of 2025. Four additional spot XRP ETFs from Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, 21Shares, and CoinShares are set to follow.
#JPMorgan $XRP estimates that these ETFs could draw $4–8 billion in their first year, adding institutional capital that XRP has not consistently received. A previous XRPR ETF launch in the US drove an 18% price gain ahead of trading and quickly gathered $150 million in assets.
Market behaviour today, however, has been muted. Prices continue to fall despite positive ETF activity, which shows that technical weakness and cautious sentiment are dominating near-term movement.
Some analysts argue that XRP may be stabilizing above $2, but they also point out that any meaningful reversal would require a move above $2.62. CoinGlass data shows heavy supply zones between $2.34 and $2.67, signalling that attempts to recover are likely to meet resistance.
Sycamore notes that a broader recovery requires a break back above $2.70 after clearing several intermediate hurdles including $2.22, $2.28, $2.32, and $2.40.
If buyers fail to protect $2.10, the decline could speed up, opening the path to $2.05 and potentially $1.88, which is about 12% lower than current levels. The next two trading sessions will show whether incoming ETF-driven demand can counter the ongoing pressure created by retail holders still underwater.