- •Major financial institutions prepare XRP ETFs, signaling strong institutional interest.
- •Analysts hint XRP funds nearing launch despite government-related approval delays.
- •Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree lead filings, expanding crypto investment exposure.
XRP is drawing renewed attention from some of the world’s largest financial institutions. According to Pumpius, major asset managers are moving toward launching Exchange‑Traded Funds linked to XRP, signaling a growing shift in institutional interest toward the digital asset.
A recent report highlights filings from leading firms such as Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, ProShares, and Grayscale with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of these issuers already manages billions in global assets, showing that the growing institutional focus on XRP may be more than speculation.
Institutional Momentum Builds Around XRP
Among the top names, Franklin Templeton leads the list with $1.5 trillion in assets under management tied to its proposed XRP ETF. WisdomTree, another respected name, is on the queue with $113 billion AUM, underscoring its willingness to expand beyond traditional markets.
Institutions are circling $XRP 👀 pic.twitter.com/dTBd3UOzlH
— Pumpius (@pumpius) October 8, 2025
ProShares has moved forward with multiple XRP‑based ETFs, including long and short strategies. At the same time, Grayscale continues to widen its presence in the crypto investment space with a planned $40 billion XRP fund.
21Shares, Bitwise, and CoinShares have joined the movement, collectively managing between $5 billion and $7 billion, further emphasizing the scale of institutional participation.
Smaller firms such as Canary Capital, Volatility Shares, Hashdex, and Teucrium have also appeared among the issuers. Their proposed products, ranging from $200 million to over $1 billion in assets, suggest that even lesser‑known asset managers are preparing to compete in what could become a growing market for XRP‑related investments.
Analysts See Signs of Approaching Launch
Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas noted that assigning ticker symbols and defining fund fees are strong indicators that a launch could be close. He explained that the reported 0.95 % management fee is slightly higher than Bitcoin ETF rates but remains normal for niche or newly introduced crypto funds.
James Seyffart, also from Bloomberg, agreed, saying both Litecoin and HBAR ETFs appear near approval. He suggested that similar signs could mean XRP ETFs are progressing through the final regulatory stages. However, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown has complicated the situation.
According to journalist Eleanor Terrett, the SEC is currently operating with reduced staff, causing delays in reviewing non‑essential filings, including crypto ETFs. As a result, final decisions on pending approvals may not occur until full government operations resume.
What Could Follow Next
The expanding number of filings shows clear institutional momentum around XRP. Established firms are signaling readiness to broaden their crypto exposure, positioning XRP as a key addition to future ETF offerings.
If approvals move forward, investors may gain regulated access to XRP through traditional markets, deepening liquidity and enhancing participation. Although the SEC has not confirmed any filings, the growing attention reflects XRP’s evolving position within digital finance.