Ripple’s XRP is riding high, jumping 11% to surpass $2.51 after CEO Brad Garlinghouse dropped a bombshell at the Digital Asset Summit. He predicts an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could launch by year-end, following the SEC’s decision to drop its long-standing case against the blockchain firm. This resolution has XRP holders buzzing, cementing its spot as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. With regulatory hurdles clearing, analysts are debating whether this momentum could push XRP to new heights in 2025. The countdown to an ETF approval is officially on!
