The news about the launch of XRPH11 — the world's first spot ETF on XRP in Brazil, as well as the start of XRP futures from CME Group — is undoubtedly a significant step for integrating XRP into the institutional market.
These events strengthen the legitimacy of XRP on the global stage and create a strong foundation for the growth of its market capitalization. The ETF provides investors with a convenient and regulated way to gain exposure to XRP, while futures offer hedging and liquidity mechanisms.
However, can XRP challenge Bitcoin and Ethereum in the long term? In my opinion, it's unlikely. Although the XRP technology is focused on fast and cheap transactions, its network effect significantly lags behind BTC and ETH. Moreover, the legal risks for XRP have not yet been fully resolved.
Therefore, I see XRP as a promising institutional asset, especially in the field of cross-border payments, but not as a direct competitor to Bitcoin or Ethereum as the main pillars of the crypto economy.
