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Expert Predicts US SEC To Approve XRP And Solana ETF This Year

With changing political climate, Nate Geraci predicts the crypto ecosystem might welcome XRP and Solana ETF this year
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Expert Predicts US SEC To Approve XRP And Solana ETF This Year

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  • Nate Geraci predicted that XRP and Solana ETF will be approved this year
  • He also forecasted Bitcoin ETFs will outrank physical gold ETFs
  • The ETF expert noted that Vanguard may change its policy on crypto ETFs

ETF Store President Nate Geraci has shared his top ten crypto exchange-traded fund ecosystem predictions, with XRP and Solana in the spotlight. Like many industry experts, Nate Geraci believes a major shift is coming to the ecosystem this year. 

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XRP and Solana ETF Prospect In 2025

According to Nate Geraci, spot XRP and Solana ETF products will gain approval this year. As reported earlier by Coingape, asset manager VanEck filed the first Solana ETF product in the US in June 2024. Since then, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has welcomed other SOL ETF applications from Grayscale, Canary Capital, and 21Shares.

While the Solana products are still under review, Canary Capital filed for XRP ETF in October 2023. This filing changed the crypto ETF outlook and inspired other asset managers to join the trend.

While there is no definitive update from the US SEC, the confidence for approval remains high. The change in the US SEC leadership is a major catalyst many are citing will drive the approval. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins as US SEC Chair in the coming administration. 

Atkins is expected to redirect the SEC from its strict approach to crypto under Gary Gensler. Like other industry experts, Geraci believes 2025 will see the launch of Solana and XRP ETF products.

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The Nate Geraci Crypto ETF Predictions

The ETF Store President shared 10 predictions on what to expect in the crypto ETF space. He believes spot Bitcoin ETFs will surpass the physical gold ETFs in assets under management. After one year of launch, several Bitcoin ETF milestones are now on record.

The Bitcoin ETF products topped $150 billion Assets Under Management (AUM), a feat that took gold 20 years to achieve. Beyond the approval forecast for Solana and XRP ETF, Geraci also believes the U.S. SEC will approve Ethereum ETF staking this year.

Meanwhile, he narrowed the predictions to include specific ETF filings from Grayscale and Bitwise, predicting approvals for both. He predicted that Vanguard would shift its stance and support crypto ETF trading.

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Donald Trump to Change the Tides

President-elect Donald Trump will take office officially on January 20, creating a new era for the industry. Beyond Paul Atkins, Trump also named a Crypto and AI Czar, David Sacks, to help coordinate policies from the White House. As reported by Coingape, one of Sacks’ first tasks is to organize an inaugural crypto ball next week.

As predicted by many experts, these trends will help fuel a robust shift in crypto regulation and enforcement. In addition to the Solana and XRP ETF approvals, price boosts are expected for both.

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