October could prove to be a turning point for altcoins, as several high-profile ETF applications, including those tied to XRP and Solana, are set for review.
The crypto market has been buzzing with anticipation, with many analysts expecting that approvals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would not only bring legitimacy but also fuel strong price movements across the sector.
XRP in particular has been singled out as one of the biggest beneficiaries if its ETF application gains approval. Analyst Zach Rector recently argued that an XRP spot ETF could transform market dynamics by attracting major institutional money. He estimated that the first year of trading could see between $10 billion and $20 billion in inflows, enough to potentially send XRP’s price into the $20–30 range.
Backing up his forecast, Rector pointed to signs of robust demand already visible in the derivatives market. Data from CME Group showed XRP futures hitting a four-month high, with nearly 400,000 contracts traded and notional volume reaching $18 billion.
That activity equates to about 6 billion XRP changing hands – a figure representing around 6% of the total supply. According to him, this level of turnover highlights the strength of interest among sophisticated traders and institutions, providing a foundation for what spot ETFs could achieve.
Rector emphasized that his estimate may even be conservative. With the ETF decision window opening in October, he believes investor appetite could surpass projections, especially as institutional players look for diversification beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. “If the expected inflows materialize, XRP could easily break into the $20–30 range,” he suggested, noting that this would mark a historic milestone for the token.
The upcoming month will not only test XRP’s prospects but could also set the tone for broader altcoin adoption within traditional finance. If regulators deliver a green light, ETFs could reshape the digital asset landscape, drawing in fresh capital and deepening liquidity in ways that the sector has long been waiting for.
