According to U.Today, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently emphasized the increasing institutional interest in XRP. In a tweet, Garlinghouse responded to milestones mentioned in Ripple's latest quarterly report, stating that the market's message is clear – institutional interest in XRP products is stronger than ever. He noted that Bitwise, Canary, and 21Shares have filed S-1s for XRP ETFs, while Grayscale has launched an XRP Trust and filed to convert its multi-asset fund, including XRP, into an ETF.
ETFs are crucial for investors, especially institutions, to gain exposure to digital assets. They represent a significant maturation step in any market, including crypto, as they provide legitimacy and confidence, potentially attracting more traditional financial companies and driving wider acceptance of cryptocurrencies.
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