Crypto analyst Mason Versluis, popularly known as Crypto Mason, has sounded a fresh warning to XRP investors: brace for impact once spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) win regulatory approval. Speaking in a video clip shared on his X account, Versluis stressed that the countdown has already begun, even if the exact approval date remains uncertain.
The Coming Shift in Market Structure
According to Versluis, the approval of spot XRP ETFs is inevitable. “It doesn’t matter if they get approved in 2025 or 2026 or even 2027,” he said. “The fact of the matter is, they will get approved.”
His case draws on precedent: Bitcoin ETFs gained approval in January 2024, Ethereum ETFs launched soon after, and filings for Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) ETFs are already underway. The XRP applications, now sitting with regulators, represent the next logical step in the expanding ETF landscape.
That approval date is coming for $XRP holders. Strap in. pic.twitter.com/xcZMA3O0hF
— MASON VERSLUIS (@MasonVersluis) September 9, 2025
Lessons from Bitcoin and Ethereum
The experience of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs provides a roadmap for what XRP holders might expect. Bitcoin ETFs drew billions of dollars in inflows within weeks of approval, reshaping liquidity and institutional exposure.
Ethereum products, greenlit later in 2024, delivered similar structural changes. Analysts suggest XRP ETFs might follow a similar path, offering regulated access points for Wall Street and pension funds to invest without directly engaging crypto exchanges
Transparency on the Blockchain
One of Versluis’s most striking points is the transparency ETFs could bring to XRP markets. Spot ETFs require actual holdings of the underlying asset, which means custodians’ wallet addresses will be visible on-chain.
For the first time, retail traders and institutions alike will be able to track when major funds are buying or selling XRP in real time. “This is going to bring bearishness, volatility, and even maturity to the XRP chart that we haven’t seen before,” Versluis explained.
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Institutional Demand and Market Volatility
While approval would likely bring substantial liquidity and buying pressure, it may also introduce heightened volatility. Institutional players rebalance portfolios on strict schedules, meaning large inflows and outflows could cause sudden price swings.
For long-term holders, however, the presence of ETF-driven demand could anchor XRP more firmly in global markets, adding credibility and deepening adoption.
The Strategic Takeaway for XRP Holders
Versluis, who emphasized he has held XRP for seven years without selling, framed his comments as a perspective rather than financial advice. Still, his message was clear: holders should pay close attention to regulatory timelines, monitor filings from asset managers, and be ready for the ripple effects of institutional flows.
For now, the SEC’s decision clock is ticking, with multiple filings under review. Whether the green light comes in 2025, 2026, or later, the industry consensus aligns with Versluis: spot XRP ETFs are not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
When that approval date finally arrives, XRP holders will indeed need to strap in.
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