The XRP community is once again excited, but this time the focus isn’t on lawsuits or speculation. It’s on ETFs – and how they could directly impact XRP’s price and long-term value.
After months of insisting that ETFs wouldn’t move XRP, well-known community member Vincent Van Code says he’s now changed his mind. And his reasoning makes a lot of sense.
Another project, Bitcoin Hyper, starts gaining momentum as one of the most talked-about Layer-2s of 2025.
Why XRP ETFs Could Be a Game Changer
In his tweet, Vincent wrote:
“I think the XRP ETFs are about to have a massive impact on price. It will be seen as the one with the greatest use case and potential and become the favorite. BTC ETFs went to $100 billion – imagine if that happened to XRP.”
The comparison is striking. When Bitcoin ETFs launched, institutional inflows surged, helping BTC reach new highs. If something similar happens to XRP – a token already tied to cross-border payments and enterprise settlements – supply could quickly tighten.
Most XRP tokens are already locked in escrow or held long-term. If fund managers begin accumulating XRP for ETF custody, a large portion of the supply would be taken off exchanges permanently. That kind of scarcity could create serious upward pressure on price.
Vincent also explained that ETFs solve one of crypto’s biggest barriers: secure, accessible storage. Most investors either rely on centralized exchanges, which can fail overnight, or self-custody options that require technical knowledge. ETFs make things simple.
Why I have pivoted on ETFs.
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) October 15, 2025
How else do people hold crypto?
1. Central exchange, like Binance, and who knows which will take a dive overnight
2. Warm/self custody wallets – while user friendly, still lots people have no clue about and is still risky if you are not…
“Well-established ETFs can be held under regular shareholding accounts, widely known and accepted by everyone,” he noted.
This simplicity could finally bridge the gap between traditional investors and digital assets. With major banks like Citi preparing to offer crypto custody, Ripple and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) are perfectly positioned to benefit from that transition.
In short, Bitcoin ETFs opened the door for institutions. XRP ETFs could open the door for real-world utility.
Besides XRP – What’s the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now?
While the XRP ETF narrative gains momentum, another project is capturing attention fast – Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER).
Bitcoin Hyper is a Layer-2 blockchain built on top of Bitcoin that combines Bitcoin’s security with the speed and flexibility of Solana’s technology. It integrates Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) architecture, enabling smart contracts, dApps, and DeFi protocols directly on Bitcoin’s ecosystem.
The project’s presale has already raised more than $23.6 million, with the token HYPER currently priced at $0.013115 – and climbing quickly. Early buyers are rushing in as analysts describe it as one of 2025’s most promising launches.
Here’s how it works: Bitcoin holders can bridge their BTC to Bitcoin Hyper’s Layer-2 through a trustless canonical bridge, which locks their Bitcoin on the mainnet and mints an equal amount of wrapped BTC on Layer-2. These wrapped tokens are fully backed 1:1 and can be used for instant, low-fee transactions, staking, or DeFi activity.
Bitcoin Hyper runs on a proof-of-stake consensus, offering staking rewards with early APYs exceeding 150%, plus governance rights and developer incentives. Users can unlock their BTC anytime by burning the wrapped tokens on Layer-2.
Essentially, Bitcoin Hyper is merging Bitcoin’s stability with Solana’s performance. It aims to turn Bitcoin from a store of value into a usable, programmable financial network – fast, scalable, and secure.
HYPER Might be the Next Big Thing in Crypto
Bitcoin proved how ETFs can unlock massive institutional demand. XRP could be next, especially if ETF-backed custody drives real scarcity and utility.
But for traders looking for early momentum and explosive potential, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) stands out. It’s giving Bitcoin a second layer of life – faster, cheaper, and smarter – and its presale momentum suggests the market is paying attention.
The XRP ETF story might dominate headlines, but the next big opportunity could already be unfolding in Bitcoin Hyper’s presale.