{"id":51740,"date":"2025-05-02T15:57:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-etf-inflows-could-exceed-8-3b-by-2026-says-standard-chartered\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T15:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:57:24","slug":"xrp-etf-inflows-could-exceed-8-3b-by-2026-says-standard-chartered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/xrp-etf-inflows-could-exceed-8-3b-by-2026-says-standard-chartered\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP ETF inflows could exceed $8.3B by 2026, says Standard Chartered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-3-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-3-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-3-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-3-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>NAV benchmarks for BTC and ETH ETFs underpin the forecast.<\/li>\n<li>SEC\u2019s final deadline for XRP ETF approval is 12 October.<\/li>\n<li>Polymarket data shows a 79% chance of approval by year-end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"693\">Anticipation over an <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/etf-speculation-around-dogecoin-xrp-drives-spike-in-investor-optimism\/\">XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF)<\/a> is building in the crypto sector as analysts weigh up potential inflows, market impacts, and regulatory dynamics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"693\">While rumours and delays have shaped much of the recent conversation, data-driven forecasts from key institutions now offer a clearer picture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"693\">Standard Chartered Bank projects that a US-listed XRP spot ETF could attract between $4.4 billion and $8.3 billion in inflows within its first year, based on net asset value benchmarks seen in existing Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"693\">This projection, while optimistic, comes with caution from others in the market.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"751\">Standard Chartered bases its projection on ETF benchmarks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1139\">Standard Chartered\u2019s head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, said NAV-to-market-cap ratios from already approved US spot ETFs were used to model potential XRP ETF inflows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1139\">Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs currently show NAVs of around 6% and 3% of their respective market caps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1139\">Applying these ratios to XRP\u2019s market capitalisation results in a $4.4 billion to $8.3 billion range.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1461\">Kendrick highlighted data from Bitwise ETPs in Europe, where XRP, Solana, and Litecoin trade alongside BTC and ETH.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1461\">He noted that altcoins account for a greater share of ETP NAV relative to their market caps, although this may reflect the lower number of products available for altcoins compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1510\">XRP price forecast revised amid ETF optimism<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1842\">Based on anticipated ETF inflows, <a href=\"https:\/\/beincrypto.com\/xrp-etf-forecast-price-target-bitfinex-demand\/\">Standard Chartered forecasts<\/a> a significant XRP price increase.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1842\">The bank expects XRP to rise to $5.50 by the end of 2025 and reach $8.00 by 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1842\">The target for 2029 is set at $12.25.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1842\">This forecast assumes XRP ETF approval and a general continuation of growth in digital asset investment vehicles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2138\">For comparison, Kendrick noted that Bitcoin could reach $120,000 in Q2 2025, $200,000 by the end of the year, and $500,000 by 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2138\">XRP is expected to keep pace, albeit with lower overall adoption and inflation differences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"2138\">XRP\u2019s current inflation rate stands at 6%, compared to Bitcoin\u2019s 0.8%.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2188\">Bitfinex analysts issue cautious counterpoint<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2529\">Despite bullish projections, not all market observers are convinced that XRP ETFs would generate the same excitement as Bitcoin products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2529\">Analysts from crypto exchange Bitfinex argue that investor interest may be spread thin across a growing list of altcoin ETFs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2529\">As such, XRP might not see inflows comparable to Bitcoin, even if approved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2768\">Their caution reflects broader concerns about ETF market saturation and regulatory clarity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2768\">While Bitcoin enjoys legal clarity as a commodity, XRP has faced classification issues and legal disputes that may influence investor confidence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2820\">Timeline for XRP ETF approval remains uncertain<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3120\">Several financial firms, including Grayscale, WisdomTree, Bitwise, Canary, and 21Shares have filed for XRP ETFs with the Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3120\">Bitwise\u2019s application was officially acknowledged on 18 February, setting a maximum deadline of 240 days, or 12 October, for a final decision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3442\">This mirrors the timeline applied to Bitcoin spot ETFs earlier in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3442\">However, other altcoin ETF applications such as those for Solana and Litecoin could impact when an XRP decision is made.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3442\">According to Kendrick, Litecoin may be prioritised given its similarity to Bitcoin and its historical treatment as a commodity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3442\">Polymarket data shows that as of now, the probability of XRP ETF approval by 31 July is 39%, rising to 79% by the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3797\">Analysts including Bloomberg\u2019s Eric Balchunas suggest Litecoin could be the first among altcoins to secure approval, followed by HBAR and eventually XRP and Solana, which face unresolved security classification challenges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 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SEC\u2019s final deadline for XRP ETF approval is 12 October. Polymarket data shows a 79% chance of approval by year-end. 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