JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analysts have made a significant projection regarding the potential impact of a new wave of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on alternative crypto assets.
Should these funds receive the green light from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they could attract inflows of up to $14 billion, marking a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.
JPMorgan Highlights Growing Interest In Alternative Crypto ETFs
The analysts specifically highlighted the anticipated interest in proposed ETFs for Solana and XRP. They estimate that Solana ETFs could draw between $3 billion and $6 billion within six to twelve months post-approval, while XRP funds might see inflows ranging from $4 billion to $8 billion over the same time frame.
This optimism is grounded in the observed adoption rates of existing spot cryptocurrency ETFs. For context, Bitcoin (BTC) funds currently hold approximately $108 billion in assets, which represents about 6% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization since their introduction a year ago.
Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds have accumulated $12 billion in just six months, translating to a 3% penetration rate of Ethereum’s market value.
While JPMorgan anticipates that Bitcoin will remain the dominant choice for investors, the interest in Solana and XRP underscores a growing diversification within the crypto investment community.
However, the analysts noted that the key question remains: how much demand exists for additional crypto products? They expressed uncertainty about whether the launch of new exchange-traded products (ETPs) will significantly impact the market.
Signs Of Industry Growth Post-Trump Election
The SEC has recently received numerous applications for funds tracking various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. This influx of filings signals a broader industry push to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to retail investors.
In addition, the regulatory landscape has been particularly dynamic in light of the recent election of Donald Trump, who has shifted from being a Bitcoin skeptic to a supporter of digital assets.
His administration has already shown a willingness to align with the interests of the crypto community, notably by appointing Paul Atkins, a proponent of cryptocurrency, as the new SEC chair, replacing the previous chair Gary Gensler, who was more critical of the industry.
Despite the positive outlook, JPMorgan cautioned that progress on ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether may be slow due to the recent change in administration and the ongoing lack of regulatory clarity.
Nevertheless, the analysts remain optimistic, predicting that more exchange-traded fund applications will be submitted—and potentially approved—in 2025.
At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.67, posting gains of nearly 6% in the 24-hour time frame. Solana, on the other hand, is trading at $188, up 3% in the same time frame.
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