Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently addressed the subject of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in an interview, offering insights into how institutional participation is shaping the market. The video of his remarks was shared on X by John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire), who asserted that Wall Street is preparing for XRP, and legacy financial institutions will drive the asset’s next moves. Garlinghouse emphasized that the performance of the Bitcoin ETF has set a significant precedent. He noted that about $17 billion had flowed into the Bitcoin ETF since its approval, making it the fastest-growing ETF in history. According to him, this inflow shows that there is both institutional and retail demand for digital assets in regulated investment vehicles. Wall Street is loading $XRP Spot ETFs coming. Liquidity building. This isn’t a meme coin rally — this is legacy finance stepping in. pic.twitter.com/rYmu2kO0ZI — John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) September 2, 2025 The Case for an XRP ETF Garlinghouse highlighted that interest in XRP rises, and there are filings for XRP-based ETFs. He described the creation of such a product as inevitable and linked it to a broader trend of growing institutional engagement in the cryptocurrency industry. He also pointed to efforts to establish a basket ETF containing several cryptocurrencies, including XRP, which he said makes sense in light of how investors are seeking diversified exposure. For Garlinghouse, the existence of multiple ETF filings centered on XRP is evidence that demand is real. More regulated investment products could lead to stronger participation from retail and institutional investors. This increase could create upward price pressure for XRP. Comparing ETF Performance The interviewer raised a question about whether there is genuine demand for an XRP ETF , given that inflows into Ethereum ETFs have been more modest than those into Bitcoin. Garlinghouse pushed back against the suggestion that Ethereum’s performance had been underwhelming. He explained that while Ethereum ETFs had not matched Bitcoin in size, they had done “exceptionally well” relative to Ethereum’s overall market position. He further noted that the ratio of participation between the two products aligns closely with their respective market dominance. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 This comparison, he suggested, is important in understanding why XRP could see similar results once an ETF is approved. However, experts have projected that XRP ETFs could attract inflows of $5 billion in the first month, and at that pace, it could outperform Ethereum. By providing transparent, regulated vehicles for investment, ETFs allow institutional players to participate in ways they could not before. For XRP, the implication is that Wall Street involvement is set to increase, liquidity will deepen, and the price could benefit as access widens. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CEO Discusses XRP ETF Approvals as Wall Street Quietly Loads XRP appeared first on Times Tabloid .
