KeyTakeaways:
Nate Geraci predicts that XRP and Solana ETFs will gain approval in 2025.
The change in SEC leadership is expected to drive approval of these crypto ETFs.
Bitcoin ETFs are set to surpass physical gold ETFs in assets under management.
Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, has forecasted that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve XRP and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025. This prediction comes amidst shifting political and regulatory landscapes within the crypto market.
The recent momentum in Solana and XRP ETFs applications shapes Geraci’s outlook for the crypto space. Asset management firm VanEck filed the first Solana ETF product in the US in June 2024, followed by filings from other entities such as Grayscale, Canary Capital, and 21Shares.
The confidence for approval remains high despite the ongoing review process by the SEC. Similarly, Canary Capital’s October 2023 filing for an XRP ETF has further fueled the optimism among market watchers.
The change in leadership at the SEC is a key factor influencing the potential approval. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Paul Atkins as the next SEC Chair is pivotal.
Atkins, known for his more crypto-friendly stance than the current chair, Gary Gensler, is expected to steer the SEC towards more favorable decisions for digital assets.
Additionally, Geraci’s predictions extend beyond just Solana and XRP. He believes that Bitcoin ETFs will surpass physical gold ETFs regarding assets under management (AUM).
Bitcoin ETFs have already accumulated over $150 billion in AUM in just one year since its launch, which took gold two decades to achieve.
Geraci also anticipates the approval of Ethereum ETF staking and predicts that Vanguard will likely revise its stance on crypto ETFs soon. With these developments, the US crypto ecosystem is poised for changes, driven by new regulatory frameworks under the upcoming administration.
