$SOL $ETH 📰 XRP ETF Hype Reignites: Analysts Predict Surge to $4 as Market Eyes SEC Shift

July 29, 2025 – Ripple’s native token, XRP, is once again in the spotlight as ETF speculation heats up, following a softening stance by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year.

Although XRP doesn’t yet have a spot ETF like Bitcoin or Ethereum, several institutional players are reportedly exploring futures-based ETF structures as a gateway product. Experts believe that a spot XRP ETF could be the next big regulatory move, especially if Ripple’s ongoing legal clarity continues to improve.

> “If a spot XRP ETF is greenlit, it could trigger the kind of inflows we saw with Ethereum ETFs this summer,” said Andre Powell, digital asset strategist at BlockVest.

The market is already reacting. XRP surged 12% over the past 48 hours, touching $0.95, with technical analysts pointing to $1.20 and $1.70 as next resistance zones. But the real buzz is long term. Some analysts forecast a price target of $4–$5 in the next bull wave — a level not seen since XRP's 2018 highs.

Why It Matters:

Investor sentiment is shifting from speculative to strategic.

Ripple's recent licensing wins in the UAE and Europe build the case for institutional adoption.

Solana and XRP are becoming favorites for ETF exposure after BTC and ETH.

As the ETF race expands beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP could be the surprise winner of 2025. For now, all eyes are on the SEC’s next move — and Ripple’s ability to keep the momentum alive.