XRP is trading at $1.36, but one crypto analyst believes the token could rally to nearly $2.72 if asset management giant BlackRock files for an XRP exchange-traded fund.
As institutional capital begins rotating beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, XRP is increasingly being discussed as a potential next beneficiary.
Institutional capital rotation gaining attention
Crypto market commentator Zach Rector, who has tracked digital asset cycles for several years, says the current environment looks materially different from previous cycles.
“We would have never seen this headline in the past seven years that I’ve been in crypto,” Rector said, referring to growing diversification in institutional allocations.
Recent fund flow data shows selective outflows from some Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products, while alternative crypto vehicles, including XRP-linked instruments, have started attracting fresh capital. Analysts view this as early evidence that institutions may be broadening exposure beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies.
Why a BlackRock ETF could matter
According to Rector, a formal ETF filing from BlackRock would represent a structural shift in how institutions access XRP exposure.
“And we’ll see XRP double when that happens,” he stated.
At its current price of $1.36, a doubling would imply a move toward approximately $2.72. Such a level would represent a major breakout compared to recent trading ranges.
An ETF backed by BlackRock could expand institutional access, improve liquidity, and strengthen XRP’s positioning within traditional portfolios. Major ETF developments have historically acted as strong catalysts in crypto markets, particularly when tied to globally recognized asset managers.
Volatility may continue in the near term
Despite the optimistic projection, Rector cautioned that short-term pullbacks remain possible as the broader crypto market works toward stabilization.
However, he emphasized that longer-term positioning appears increasingly focused on accumulation ahead of potential institutional catalysts. Regulatory clarity, new product launches, and sustained capital rotation into alternative digital assets could ultimately determine whether XRP becomes a primary beneficiary of the next allocation cycle.
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