Bitwise XRP ETF

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XRP could get a boost from Ripple's $2.5 billion acquisition spending spree last year. Solana may finally deliver on its early promise and surpass Ethereum as the top blockchain network.

Given the rising pace of institutional adoption, Bitcoin could double in price this year to hit $200,000. Ethereum's market dominance in decentralized finance could help power a major breakout in 2026.

Among the current wave of altcoin ETF launches, a growing number of products are hitting the market that many advisors and investors still don't know well. Bitcoin has a strong narrative at this point, and even ethereum's story is becoming more mainstream — but other altcoins still remain relatively under-the-radar.

The cryptocurrency market is set to reach all-time highs this year, according to Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain company Ripple. Garlinghouse said that interest in crypto from large financial institutions is not priced into the market as much as he would have expected.

XRP ETFs steal the spotlight in 2026 as a 25% January surge leaves Bitcoin behind.

REX-Osprey XRP ETF is rated Hold due to near-term crypto market headwinds and investor rotation into quality, value, and income assets. XRPR offers exposure to XRP, which may benefit if banks adopt the Ripple Protocol for efficient cross-border transactions, but adoption remains uncertain as bank-backed stablecoins emerge. The ETF is relatively expensive at a 75 bps expense ratio when compared to peer crypto spot ETFs.

XRP: Capital Flows Mask Significant Usage Declines

XRP brings needed innovation to the global payments system. Bitcoin should thrive as inflation continues to erode the dollar's value.

XRP's spot ETFs are sucking in roughly $50 million a day in fresh capital, hitting nearly $1 billion in inflows in under four weeks, the fastest adoption pace since Ethereum ETFs launched. Yet the token itself has cratered 11% over the past ten days and sits near $1.72, well below the $2.

Vanguard will now allow investors to trade crypto ETFs on its brokerage platform. A key banking regulator spoke to members of the House Financial Services Committee about stablecoins.