An inflection point looms for the digital‑asset ecosystem, and at its center is XRP. With multiple spot‑ETF applications waiting for clearance, market participants are watching closely to see whether mainstream demand can be unlocked.
The pressure is especially high given one analyst’s blunt prognostication: according to Robert Ledferd, if this opportunity does not elevate the token into double‑digit territory, XRP will become “the joke of the year.”
The Filing Surge and Supply Shock Narrative
The trigger for Ledferd’s comment arose after The Real Remi Relief posted that 18 spot‑XRP ETF filings are currently ready for approval. While exact details of each application remain subject to regulatory and confirmation risk, trackers indicate that several asset managers have submitted or amended S‑1 and Form 8‑A registration statements for XRP‑based trusts.
The logic behind the “supply shock” narrative is that, once live, these ETFs could lock tokens out of the spot market, reducing available supply and generating upward pricing pressure.
If this does not bring XRP to at least double digit XRP will be the joke of the year! https://t.co/sv8zIryuKA
— Robert Ledferd (@MotowarriorX) November 12, 2025
Regulatory Context and Hurdles
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved in September 2025 to adopt generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs—significantly easing the path for funds tracking digital assets, including XRP. However, approval is not automatic.
Even after filing, issuers must satisfy review procedures, custodian and arbitrage logistics, and exchange listing rules. A recent application by Canary Capital, for example, signaled imminent launch but stopped short of confirmation. Thus, the filing count is meaningful—but it is not yet a guarantee of product rollout.
The Price Expectation and Risk of Disappointment
Ledferd’s expectation of “double‑digit” pricing hinges on the assumption that institutional flows will materialize rapidly once ETFs go live. If that scenario fails, the backlash could be reputational—a token that promised mainstream legitimacy but delivered little.
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Conversely, if even a handful of ETFs launch and draw meaningful capital, XRP could penetrate new demand pools, shifting from crypto‑speculation toward regulated exposure.
Why the Stakes Are Unusually High
For XRP, the ETF narrative intersects with broader themes: regulatory clarity post‑cases such as the one between Ripple Labs and the SEC; institutional credit‑allocation decisions; and the token’s fixed supply dynamics.
Trust issuers note risks tied to volatility, redemption mechanics, and custodial integrity. As such, the market views ETF developments not only as product launches but as validation of XRP’s role in a regulated environment.
In conclusion, the next weeks promise to be pivotal. If the asserted 18 filings convert into live products and initiate large inflows, XRP could enter a new growth phase.
But as Robert Ledferd warns, if the promised supply shock doesn’t translate into meaningful price action, the token risks becoming a cautionary tale. In that event, the full‑year narrative for XRP may well center not on triumph, but on missed opportunity.
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