Don’t Hold Your Breath: XRP’s Big October ETF Approval Won’t Save It (Sorry!)

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As the altcoin market dawdles along, XRP seems to be stuck in some kind of crypto purgatory, shuffling between $2.70 and $3 for a full two weeks. But don’t worry, this is the kind of thrilling ride that makes investors lose sleep! 💤

Despite all the buzz around potential exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that might help XRP break free from its slumber, The Motley Fool is quick to burst your bubble. Their analysis suggests that the ongoing market correction is likely to stretch on far longer than anyone would care to admit. Don’t hold your breath, folks. 😅

Brace For A Long, Dreary Downtrend

In a recent analysis, the firm pointed out that XRP’s lackluster performance is merely a symptom of a deeper issue: the entire cryptocurrency market is waiting for Bitcoin (BTC) to take the lead in sparking a new rally. Spoiler alert: Bitcoin is still snoozing. 🌚

However, two very important facts suggest XRP may be in for an even longer slump than previously imagined. The imminent arrival of new spot crypto ETFs has been the talk of the town since January. Various asset managers have applied to the SEC to launch spot XRP ETFs, with Bloomberg estimating a 95% chance of approval. Sounds promising, right? Well, don’t get too excited…😏

While approval seems almost guaranteed, the real issue is the demand for these ETFs. XRP, despite holding the title of the third-largest cryptocurrency, has some institutional interest, but the actual inflows tell a different story. In the first eight months of 2025, XRP only saw $1.25 billion from institutional investors-far less than the hoped-for $4-8 billion expected from the new ETFs. 🧐

Even if the lower end of that range is accurate, The Motley Fool remains skeptical that it will move the needle on XRP’s price in any meaningful way, especially with its current market cap standing at a hefty $180 billion. Maybe next time, XRP. Maybe next time. 😬

Don’t Get Your Hopes Up for a 2025 Comeback

Now, some analysts remain oddly optimistic about XRP’s future, predicting that it could reach record prices-$4, $5, or even $10! But don’t let these price projections fool you-they’re not accounting for the very real possibility of XRP continuing its downward spiral. 😓

Crypto betting platform Polymarket has put the odds at a 32% chance of XRP falling to $2.50 this year, a 30% chance it’ll dip to $2.40, and a 27% chance it’ll plummet all the way to $2. Can’t say we didn’t warn you. 🤷‍♂️

So, it looks like XRP might keep drifting downwards for the foreseeable future. Any recovery? Well, maybe not until 2026. Time to stock up on coffee, because this is going to be a long ride. ☕

Ultimately, The Motley Fool’s analysis suggests that if Bitcoin doesn’t manage to make a serious comeback by year’s end, XRP will likely continue languishing in the crypto doldrums. Sorry, XRP fans-looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer for that rally. 😔

At the time of writing, XRP has eked out a 1.5% gain, pushing it to $3.0675. But don’t get too excited-Ethereum (ETH) outpaced it with a 5% gain in the same time frame. Well, at least it’s something. 😅

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2025-09-12 23:55