XRP at an Early Stage of Its Journey

According to Sal Gilbertie, CEO of Teucrium, XRP is still at an early stage of development, particularly when viewed through the lens of regulation and real-world use cases. In a conversation with cryptocurrency market commentator Zach Rector, Gilbertie explained why he believes interest in XRP could grow significantly in the coming years.

Gilbertie said he was not surprised by the strong launch of XRP-based ETFs. Earlier forecasts had already pointed to inflows of between $6 billion and $8 billion in the first year alone. These estimates came from JP Morgan, and according to the Teucrium CEO, XRP could even surpass them over the longer term. At present, total inflows into individual XRP ETFs stand at around $1 billion, which Gilbertie sees as just the beginning. He noted that the recent slowdown in XRP’s price has weakened short-term momentum, but has not altered long-term investor interest.

A key factor in XRP’s future development could be the Clarity Act. Gilbertie believes that once this regulation comes into force, it could significantly expand XRP’s use cases and make adoption easier. Clear regulatory guidelines would make the asset more attractive to institutions and portfolio managers. He emphasized that projects with real utility are more likely to secure a lasting place in investment portfolios. In his view, Bitcoin serves as digital gold, while XRP — like Ethereum and Solana — offers functional applications that long-term investors take seriously.

The Teucrium CEO described current inflows into XRP ETFs as just the tip of the iceberg. He expects demand to rise substantially as the regulatory environment improves and market awareness grows. He also highlighted the importance of being an early entrant in the ETF space, noting that strong branding and a first-mover advantage often translate into lasting dominance.

As an example, Teucrium’s XXRP fund attracted over $500 million in assets within just 12 weeks. By comparison, in the ETF world, reaching $25 million in assets within a year is considered a major success and applies to only about 1% of funds. The rapid growth of XXRP underscores the strong engagement of the XRP community and points to significant potential for further expansion.