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Sujit Kumar
Jul 30, 2025
by Sujit Kumar

XRP ETF Unlikely Soon: SEC Prioritizing Staking in Ethereum ETFs

XRP ETF Not Imminent

Table of contents

  1. Staking on the Horizon for Ethereum ETFs
  2. SEC's Focus: Refining Existing Structures
The prospect of a spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) for XRP in the United States does not appear to be on the immediate horizon. According to ETF expert Nate Geraci, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is more inclined to greenlight staking services within existing spot Ethereum ETFs before considering any additional spot crypto ETFs, including one for XRP.

Staking on the Horizon for Ethereum ETFs

This prediction by Geraci is largely based on the SEC's formal acknowledgment of a 19b-4 filing from Nasdaq. This filing, if approved, would permit BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust to offer staking services to its investors. Geraci views this as the final crucial item on his checklist for Ethereum ETFs, initially outlined in November. The approval of staking would enable ETH holders within these ETFs to earn passive rewards by locking up their tokens, thereby introducing a new layer of yield potential that is highly attractive to participants in traditional finance.

SEC's Focus: Refining Existing Structures

Furthermore, the SEC has already given its nod to in-kind creation and redemption mechanisms for both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This indicates a current regulatory focus on refining and solidifying the operational structures of already approved crypto ETFs, rather than rapidly expanding the lineup with new digital assets such as XRP.

While the crypto community eagerly awaits broader ETF approvals, the current regulatory trajectory suggests a cautious, step-by-step approach from the SEC. This approach prioritizes the robust implementation and additional functionalities within existing approved products before venturing into new territories. For XRP enthusiasts hoping for an ETF, it appears patience will be a virtue, as the regulatory spotlight remains firmly on Ethereum's evolving ETF landscape for the time being.

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XRP ETF Unlikely Soon: SEC Prioritizing Staking in Ethereum ETFs
Sujit Kumar
Sujit received his Bachelors in Science from the LNMU Darbhanga. He is currently working as a Content Strategist. He has more than three years of professional experience in information systems, security policies, technologies, and Cryptocurrency. He has published 6 books in the area of information security and assurance. He has published more than 50 research articles in leading journals Regarding the Latest and Breaking Crypto News and updates. His research interests include access control, computer forensics, Digital Marketing, Web development, business hacks, player experience, and virtual storytelling.

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