In a special episode of Crypto In One Minute, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared his thoughts on the growing excitement around crypto ETFs—and why their arrival marks a major turning point for the industry.
Garlinghouse admitted feeling overlooked for years, but he’s now embracing the spotlight to explain what’s driving institutional enthusiasm.
“For the longest time, institutional investors couldn’t easily access crypto,” he said. Traditional options like self-custody or centralized exchanges were either too risky or inaccessible for major players like pension funds, endowments, and mutual funds.
The launch of crypto ETFs—especially on Wall Street—has changed that. “This is the first time institutions can trade crypto directly through regulated markets,” Garlinghouse explained. That accessibility is “an unlock,” bringing in previously sidelined capital.
He also emphasized the broader impact: “It’s institutionalizing the entire crypto industry.” As evidence, he pointed to the explosive success of the Bitcoin ETF, calling it the fastest in history to reach $1 billion—and then $10 billion—in assets. “It’s no surprise,” he added, predicting that crypto ETFs could eventually rival the scale of gold ETFs.
And just like that, in one minute, Garlinghouse made a strong case for why crypto ETFs are more than just another financial product—they’re a structural shift in how the world interacts with digital assets.
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Source: https://coindoo.com/ripple-ceo-explains-why-crypto-etfs-are-a-game-changer/