The wait for a spot XRP ETF is far from over, but there’s now a clearer picture of when a final decision might arrive. In a tweet, Crypto America Host Eleanor Terrett shared details of her conversation with ETF expert James Seyffart, shedding light on potential timelines for the approval of the XRP spot ETF.
XRP ETF Approval Around Mid-October
James Seyffart, a well-known ETF expert, suggested that the final decision on the XRP spot ETF is expected to come around mid-October, with October 18th being a likely deadline.
Some more detail after speaking with ETF guru @JSeyff just now:
These dates are all intermediate and we will likely see final decisions on a lot of the crypto ETPs in Q4. For the $XRP spot ETF, James is eyeing mid-October, around the 18th, as a final decision deadline. It’s… https://t.co/6FDIayFpHS
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) April 29, 2025
However, Seyffart also noted that the SEC could make a decision before then, depending on how actively they engage with the applications. The process has been slower than expected, but this date provides a glimmer of hope for those eagerly awaiting the outcome.
While it’s possible the agency could make its move before October, Seyffart believes Q4 will likely be the most active period for crypto-related ETF decisions across the board.
Franklin XRP ETF Decision Pushed to June
This update comes shortly after the SEC delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s XRP ETF fili