Franklin Templeton Files for XRP ETF with SEC
- Franklin Templeton files for XRP ETF, causing market excitement.
- XRP price surges 8% post-announcement.
- Expert predicts $800M investment potential.
Franklin Templeton has filed an S-1 registration for an XRP ETF with the SEC, marking its entry into a growing market.
The filing signals potential market shifts as XRP prices rise, while investors await SEC’s response.
Franklin Templeton Targets Expanding Crypto ETF Market
Franklin Templeton, managing over $1.5 trillion in assets, is pursuing an XRP ETF. The firm has filed an S-1 form with the SEC, indicating interest in a rapidly growing ETF market.
The filing boosts Franklin Templeton’s strategic presence in the crypto sphere. It follows filings by several asset managers, showcasing a trend towards diversifying investment options. Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, commented,
“Big name enters XRP ETF race… $1.5+ trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton.”
XRP Price Jumps 8% Following ETF Filing
The market reacted swiftly, with XRP’s price jumping 8% to $2.19 post-filing. Investor interest surged, highlighting the growing appeal of crypto ETFs.
Potential approval could unlock significant financial inflows. Experts predict an $800 million influx in the first week, underscoring the ETF’s anticipated success. JP Morgan analysts predict,
“an XRP ETF could see over $800 million in investment within its first week of launch.”
Crypto ETF Filings: A Historical Surge
Similar applications by Bitwise and 21Shares showed a trend of increasing interest in crypto-based ETFs. The financial market is witnessing a new wave of innovative investment opportunities.
Meryem Habibi indicated that favorable policies, like a possible US crypto reserve, could boost ETF approvals.
“Trump’s endorsement of altcoins like XRP for a possible US crypto reserve should accelerate the approval of altcoin ETFs,”
she added.
