BlackRock Eyes Spot XRP ETF as Ripple SEC Battle Ends — Whales Smell Blood in the Water

In a twist that could shake the foundations of the crypto market, BlackRock, the $10 trillion asset management giant, is now believed to be gearing up to file for a Spot XRP ETF — a move that could pour institutional fuel on an already surging token.

ETF expert Nate Geraci dropped the bombshell on the Thinking Crypto podcast, hinting that BlackRock may be waiting to swoop in at the last minute before the U.S. regulatory “finish line” to capture the $XRP and Solana markets — just as they’ve dominated Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

The timing is explosive.

On August 7th, Ripple and the SEC shocked the market by agreeing to dismiss their appeals, ending a years-long legal war over XRP’s status. The verdict? XRP is no longer in regulatory limbo — and the price is already climbing fast.

Geraci was blunt: “BlackRock’s decisions are profit-driven. They’re not here to crown winners, they’re here to make money.” And the money is massive — futures-based XRP ETFs have already shown strong demand, hinting that a Spot XRP ETF could see a flood of capital from institutions and retail alike.

Why this matters now:

BlackRock is the clear leader in digital asset ETFs.

The Ripple-SEC battle is over, unlocking a major barrier.

XRP is trading with renewed momentum as whales position early.

The message is clear: Wall Street’s biggest player is circling, the legal shackles are off, and the next wave of crypto ETF mania could be about to hit.

If BlackRock pulls the trigger, XRP could go from a “recovery story” to the next breakout superstar — faster than most traders can react.

Hold on — the $XRP tsunami might just be starting.