The outlook for XRP (XRP-USD) is turning increasingly bullish as analysts forecast that upcoming spot XRP ETFs could bring in massive institutional demand.
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Canary Capital CEO Steve McClur recently doubled his earlier forecast, projecting up to $10 billion in inflows within the first month of trading. He believes that such a surge of capital could mark “a turning point” for XRP’s market growth, transforming it into one of the most sought-after digital assets of 2025.
McClur’s new target comes as market optimism builds following Ripple’s legal victory and growing interest in regulated crypto investment products.
ETF Approvals Could Unlock Institutional Legitimacy
Industry experts say that XRP ETFs could act as a “quiet catalyst” for broader institutional adoption of digital assets. Once approved, these funds would allow pension managers, 401(k) plans, and other regulated investors to gain exposure to XRP for the first time.
That access would bring not only new capital but also institutional validation. Early projections suggest $10–$20 billion in inflows within the first year, potentially triggering a supply squeeze and lifting XRP prices by 30–50% in the short term.
Analysts say early positioning before ETF approvals could be key for investors looking to benefit from the rotation of institutional capital into the asset.
$10 Billion Inflows Could Amplify XRP’s Valuation
Market data suggests that even modest inflows can have an outsized impact on XRP’s market value. Analyst Dom noted that a previous $61 million in inflows once expanded XRP’s market cap by $16.6 billion, showing how quickly liquidity can amplify price movements.
Using a conservative multiplier, McClur’s $10 billion projection could boost XRP’s market capitalization by roughly $544 billion. With around 60 billion tokens in circulation, this would imply an XRP price near $12 per token, which is a level that would represent one of the largest single-asset moves in crypto history.
Ripple Expands Partnerships to Fuel Adoption
Analyst Pumpius, a veteran Bitcoin investor, points to a broader shift supporting the bullish case for XRP. He highlighted Ripple’s expanding partnerships with BNY (BK), SBI Holdings (SBHGF), and Santander (SAN), which are deepening the company’s reach in cross-border settlements and institutional banking.
Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage bridging traditional finance and crypto, has also positioned the company to handle larger volumes of institutional liquidity. Pumpius argues that these integrations make XRP an essential liquidity bridge.
Analysts See a Path Toward $50
According to Pumpius, the alignment of legal clarity, ETF momentum, and global adoption could send XRP to new heights. He predicts a move toward $10–$20 in the medium term and possibly $30–$50 within five months if ETF inflows accelerate.
For XRP to reach $50, it would need to rise more than 1,500%, pushing its market cap close to $3 trillion, which is a level above Bitcoin’s current valuation. While ambitious, analysts say the combination of regulatory green lights and expanding liquidity pipelines could be the catalyst for the next major phase in XRP’s trajectory.
At the time of writing, XRP is sitting at $2.8580.
