Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Claims XRP ETF are Inevitable

In an exclusive interview with Bloomberg Crypto, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed enthusiasm for an XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), calling it “inevitable” and highlighting its potential benefits for the XRP community. 

Garlinghous’s optimistic stance comes as the cryptocurrency market continues to mature, with increasing institutional interest and regulatory clarity.

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When asked about the ETF, Garlinghouse replied: “We will certainly welcome it. I think it’s inevitable. There will be multiple ETFs around different tokens, and you’ll even see ETF’s potential around baskets that diversify risks.”

The introduction of an XRP ETF would provide institutional investors with a regulated and familiar investment vehicle, potentially driving mainstream adoption and increasing liquidity. 

BlackRock Partnership Speculates Ripple ETF Optimism

When asked regarding a potential partnership with BlackRock, Garlinghouse remained tight-lipped and refused to comment. However, he acknowledged BlackRock’s public interest in exploring cryptocurrency ETFs. Garlinghouse’s optimism, combined with BlackRock’s public interest, suggest a potential partnership could be on the horizon.

Garlinghouse emphasized Ripple’s significance within the XRP ecosystem but recognized the company is not the sole stakeholder. He highlighted XRP’s past success, noting it was once the second-most valuable digital asset before facing headwinds from the SEC lawsuit. 

As the XRP market continues to mature, Ripple’s emphasis on utility and problem-solving will likely drive XRP’s growth. With regulatory approval and potential partnership on the verge, XRP is poised for significant growth. 

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