Popular crypto analyst The XRP Guy mapped out 8 phases of the altcoin’s adoption growth across the globe. Marking the current phase as ‘pending ETF approval’, the trader takes the audience back to the previous SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s departure as the first catalyst towards the $3.65 all-time high (ATH) inked last summer.
One More Box To Cross For XRP As ETF Buzz Hits
Further on, Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th United States President on January 19, 2025 and the following launch of Ripple’s own RLUSD stablecoin paved the way for XRP Ledger’s adoption. With Trump naming XRP as a candidate for the Strategic Digital Asset Reserve, an altcoin season followed, as XRP entered price discovery beyond $3.
As Ripple coin’s present 8th phase mostly revolves around the 11 exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, United States resuming their government services would definitely boost the odds of settlement by year-end. However, the first deadline comes as soon as tomorrow, on October 22, 2025.
What Drives XRP’s Optimism In Market Uncertainty?
Bitwise XRP ETF is poised to receive an answer, but the company’s $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) is among the smaller ones. Grayscale, named by Bloomberg’s ETF specialists as having 95% odds of approval, was set to get a decision on October 18, 2025, but then the United States government shutdown struck.
For the time being, the fourth largest crypto currency across the globe trades at $2.42, well below the crucial resistance level of $2.50, but slightly above the trend-deciding middle-tier Bollinger Band (BOLL). With Monday night’s dip sending top digital assets Ethereum (ETH) & Bitcoin (BTC) below key supports, XRP has been more resilient due to strong whale support.
Simply put, If the $2.50 level is reclaimed, Ripple coin (XRP) could be heading towards a $3 retest. Showing dominance against Bitcoin (BTC) this week, XRP’s price growth continues to rely on institutional-grade adoption, constantly boosting the ledger’s trading volumes.
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People Also Ask:
ETF approval is the 8th phase, following the RLUSD release, Trump’s inauguration, Gary leaving SEC, XRP Reserve, Ripple case end, alt season & bank partnership.
No, still pending as of October 21, 2025; Grayscale’s deadline (October 18) broken, next is tomorrow.
The OG altcoin trades at $2.42, per current CoinGecko data, down from last week’s $2.55 highs.
It could hit $5 (Coinpedia, 2025) with ETF approval, but there’s multiple sell signals today.
Rising market manipulation, whale dumps, and Trump’s Bitcoin-only reserve cap gains.
