{"id":863772,"date":"2025-07-20T19:11:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/xrp-etf-approval-and-ripple-ipo-happening-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T00:11:57","slug":"xrp-etf-approval-and-ripple-ipo-happening-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/20\/xrp-etf-approval-and-ripple-ipo-happening-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP ETF Approval and Ripple IPO Happening in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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XRP is making headlines again,<\/a> and this time it\u2019s not just about price action. Crypto analyst VirtualBacon, in his latest video, shared <\/a>a full breakdown of key developments that could impact XRP, Ripple\u2019s IPO<\/a>, its stablecoin plans, potential ETF approval, and ongoing market rumors. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Will Ripple\u2019s IPO Boost XRP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ripple\u2019s pre-IPO shares are currently trading OTC at around a $20 billion valuation, with some suggesting the stock could 10x post-IPO. But VirtualBacon warns not to expect XRP to follow suit. However, there\u2019s no fixed connection between Ripple\u2019s stock price and XRP\u2019s token value. If Ripple goes public, big investors might prefer to buy the stock rather than the XRP token. Pre-IPO Ripple shares are selling at around $100, but only experienced investors can access them. So, while the IPO could bring more attention to Ripple, it may not directly pump XRP.<\/p>\n

Ripple\u2019s Stablecoin and Bank License Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ripple recently applied for a national bank license in the U.S<\/a>., which would put it on the same level as Circle. This move supports Ripple\u2019s stablecoin, RLUSD<\/a>. Moreover, with new rules like the Genius Act<\/a> on the way, stablecoin issuers may soon be required to hold real dollars or U.S. Treasuries. Ripple\u2019s strategy lines up with these rules, and getting a bank license would make RLUSD more appealing to institutions.<\/p>\n

XRP ETF: Approval Could Be Close<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After launching XRP futures ETFs on the CME and NYSE, the momentum is building for spot products. VirtualBacon highlighted that Bloomberg analysts have given a 95% chance for spot XRP, Litecoin, and Solana ETFs to be approved by October. If true, it would cement XRP\u2019s standing among top-tier digital assets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Swift Partnership Rumor Is False<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s been talk online that Ripple and Swift are teaming up, but VirtualBacon says it\u2019s just a rumor with no real source. While Swift is testing technology that XRP supports (like ISO 20022<\/a>), it\u2019s also working with other blockchains like Stellar and Algorand. Even Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the two are still competitors.<\/p>\n

Escrow Releases Are Normal, Not Dumping<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP monthly, re-locking 70\u201380% regularly. While some claim Ripple is \u201cdumping,\u201d on-chain data shows consistency. However, Ripple plans to stop releasing quarterly XRP reports, citing SEC pressure, a move that adds some uncertainty. Still, these activities remain fully transparent on-chain.<\/p>\n

What Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, XRP\u2019s futures market is heating up, with Open Interest (OI) soaring past $10 billion, marking a new all-time high. This surge comes as XRP inches closer to $3.48, a level not seen in years. Historically, such spikes in OI have often signaled strong price rallies, hinting at potential further upside in XRP\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n

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Will Ripple\u2019s IPO directly boost XRP\u2019s price?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

No, VirtualBacon warns there\u2019s no fixed connection. Big investors might prefer Ripple stock over XRP, so a direct price pump is unlikely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What are the chances of a spot XRP ETF being approved soon?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bloomberg analysts give a high 95% chance for spot XRP, Litecoin, and Solana ETFs to be approved by October 2025, signaling growing institutional acceptance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Is there a partnership between Ripple and Swift?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

No, VirtualBacon states that rumors of a Ripple-Swift partnership are false. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed they remain competitors, despite technology overlap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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XRP is making headlines again, and this time it\u2019s not just about price action. Crypto analyst VirtualBacon, in his latest video, shared a full breakdown of key developments that could impact XRP, Ripple\u2019s IPO, its stablecoin plans, potential ETF approval, and ongoing market rumors. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on.\u00a0 Will Ripple\u2019s IPO Boost XRP? Ripple\u2019s pre-IPO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":863773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22472,25213],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-863772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-approval","category-ripple"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=863772"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/863772\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/863773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=863772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=863772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=863772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}