The crypto world is buzzing with speculation: investment giant BlackRock will attend Ripple’s Swell 2025 conference, and investors are asking the big question — is an XRP ETF in the making?
🔹 BlackRock Executive to Speak at Swell
Ripple has announced the speaker lineup for its flagship event Swell 2025, taking place November 4–5 in London. Confirmed names include Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, Fidelity’s Cynthia Lo Bessette, and — notably — Maxwell Stein, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets.
This surprise announcement immediately sparked speculation that BlackRock might be preparing to file for an XRP ETF. Digital asset researcher Anderson hinted that the filing could be imminent, based on the strategic appearance.
🔹 Why Would BlackRock Target XRP?
ETF analyst Nate Geraci emphasized that XRP, along with Solana, is one of the top five non-stablecoin crypto assets still lacking an ETF.
"It makes sense for BlackRock — already leading BTC and ETH ETFs — to expand into XRP," he said.
He noted that limiting ETF offerings to only BTC and ETH would send the wrong message to institutional investors.
🔹 Legal Barriers Fading, SEC Softening
Speculation is further fueled by the expectation that Ripple and the SEC will withdraw remaining appeals by August 15, potentially removing a key regulatory roadblock for an XRP ETF.
Meanwhile, the SEC has confirmed it is reviewing BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF proposal with staking, signaling a more open attitude toward new crypto products.
🔹 Swell 2025 Could Be a Turning Point
Ripple’s Swell conference often brings major announcements. BlackRock’s presence, paired with shifting regulatory winds, suggests that an XRP ETF might become reality sooner than expected — especially if Ripple gains full legal clarity.
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