After the XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) was a huge success in the first few weeks after its launch in the US, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated what insiders already knew.
Garlinghouse recently appeared on Binance Blockchain Week and refuted claims that interest in the XRP ETF is waning. He acknowledged that 2026 will be a bullish year for cryptocurrencies, especially XRP. Specifically, the XRP ETF has seen approximately $900 million in inflows, indicating a significant increase in activity for the token.
Garlinghouse said one factor contributing to this rise is the regulatory clarity Ripple has recently achieved in the United States. He explained that the past few years have not been particularly favorable for XRP, as many potential institutional investors have shied away from XRP due to regulatory issues and risk concerns. However, this trend has since faded as these enthusiasts entered the market and purchased XRP ETFs to reduce the stress of managing them.
Garlinghouse expressed optimism about the significant growth expected from XRP and other crypto ETFs in 2026, saying, “Crypto is only 1-2% of the total ETF market. Anyone here can tell you that in a year’s time it will be more than 1-2% and the inflows will continue.”
Additionally, the wave of institutional adoption of XRP has also attracted Vanguard, which has sharply reversed its stance after years of rejecting cryptocurrencies. The asset management company currently has XRP Spot ETFs listed for trading on its platform.
Analysts predict that these inflows will have a significant impact on the price of XRP.
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