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Ripple’s XRP spot ETF has surged past $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in under four weeks, making it one of the fastest-growing crypto ETFs in U.S. history and the quickest to reach the milestone since the launch of Ethereum’s spot ETF.Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the milestone on X, calling it a clear reflection of accelerating institutional and retail demand for regulated XRP exposure.A Record-Breaking ETF LaunchAccording to ChainCatcher, the XRP spot ETF has achieved:$1B+ AUM in under 30 daysFastest adoption among altcoin ETFs in 2025Growth trajectory comparable to early ETH ETF inflowsThe performance underscores XRP’s strong appeal to long-horizon investors seeking regulated access to major digital assets.Crypto ETF Expansion Accelerates in the U.S.The United States has introduced more than 40 cryptocurrency ETFs in 2025, highlighting mainstream appetite for transparent, regulated crypto investment vehicles. The rapid expansion includes products linked to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and now top-tier altcoins like XRP.A pivotal catalyst is Vanguard, which recently opened cryptocurrency ETF trading access for both retirement and standard brokerage accounts. This move brings crypto exposure to millions of traditional investors who previously had no convenient on-ramp into digital assets.New “Off-Chain” Investors Prioritize Stability and CommunityGarlinghouse emphasized that the next generation of crypto owners will increasingly come from off-chain environments, such as brokerage platforms and pension accounts rather than native exchanges.For these new entrants:Ease of accessRegulatory clarityAsset stabilityCommunity trust and longevityare becoming primary decision drivers — sometimes outweighing purely technical differentiators.This shift marks an important evolution in the crypto adoption curve: growth is no longer limited to tech-savvy retail users but is now being propelled by mainstream investors seeking compliant exposure through familiar financial channels.A Milestone That Signals Broader Market TransformationXRP’s rapid ETF momentum illustrates a broader industry transition in 2025:Crypto is integrating into traditional finance at institutional scale.New investor cohorts are entering the market through regulated rails, not crypto-native platforms.Demand for yield-bearing, transparent, and compliant products is reshaping capital flows across the digital asset ecosystem.With more asset managers expected to launch regulated altcoin ETFs in 2026, XRP’s early success may serve as a blueprint for the next wave of spot crypto products.