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Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek recently commented on the prospect of XRP ETFs and the massive inflows the product could attract upon approval.
In a viral video within crypto circles, Marszalek expressed an optimistic outlook for ETFs focused on altcoins. He suggested that altcoin ETFs for tokens like XRP could see strong inflows, potentially outperforming the figures from existing products like Ethereum.
XRP ETF Could See $8B Inflow in First Year
Marszalek backed this sentiment by citing a projection that suggested the XRP ETF could attract inflows of $8 billion in its first year. “You can imagine the kind of impact that might have,” Marszalek said.
This sentiment suggests that such massive inflows could boost the market price of XRP and benefit the broader crypto landscape.
Notably, JPMorgan originally forecasted the $8 billion inflow potential for XRP ETFs in its first year of launch. Interestingly, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas agrees with this estimate and calls it reasonable.
Now, Marszalek’s optimistic words about the XRP ETF have gone viral within the XRP community and attracted the attention of other industry figures, such as attorney John Deaton.
CRYPTO DOT COM CEO KRIS MARSZALEK DISCUSSES HOW $XRP ETFS ARE GOING TO ATTRACT $8B OF INFLOWS IN 2026 pic.twitter.com/AeBqVPMSUT
— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) March 25, 2025
Wall Street Can’t Overlook XRP ETF—There’s a Lot of Money to Be Made, Says Deaton
Commenting on Marszalek’s statement, Deaton reiterated his long-held conviction. He believes that once there is legal clarity and the SEC loses in court—especially in cases involving platforms like Coinbase and Kraken—Wall Street will inevitably push for altcoin ETFs, including XRP.
Deaton noted that while some disagreed with his forecast, the tide was turning and becoming more evident. He pointed out that at least 11 firms are actively seeking an XRP ETF.
Over a year ago, I said once we have clarity and the @SECGov loses in Court, especially in the @coinbase @krakenfx cases, Wall Street would pursue Crypto ETFs, other than BTC & ETH, including XRP. Some disagreed.
As of today, at least 11 firms have stated they’re seeking an XRP… https://t.co/EYimyBHZtl
— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) March 25, 2025
Deaton emphasized that he wasn’t betting on any specific token but on “Wall Street’s greed,” referring to their insatiable hunger for profit and the larger financial system’s desire to capitalize on the growing crypto market.
He further supported his perspective by citing how BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF has set a record as the most successful ETF ever. In just one year, it attracted more capital than gold did over the span of a decade.
Deaton predicts that this remarkable achievement will encourage Wall Street to adopt a similar approach for altcoins like XRP to profit from the expanding crypto market.
With this optimistic perspective, Deaton believes there’s a strong chance that XRP could become the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, overtaking Ethereum.