As ETF Hype Accelerates, Analysts Eye $4 XRP and $250 Solana

XRP and Solana Regain Momentum as ETF Speculation Builds

XRP and Solana are drawing renewed investor interest, driven by growing speculation around future ETF launches and a more favorable regulatory climate in the U.S.

While XRP currently has only futures-based ETF exposure — such as ProShares’ UXRP — analysts believe that movement toward a spot product could unlock significant inflows. This momentum follows Ripple’s partial legal win in March, which has eased regulatory concerns and boosted institutional confidence.

“ETF discussions and legal clarity are pushing XRP back into the spotlight,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “Market depth is improving, and the token is gaining legitimacy in the U.S.”

XRP surged above $3.60 earlier this week before pulling back to around $3.09, impacted by a wave of over $100 million in long liquidations and a notable $175 million transfer from a wallet associated with Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen. Despite this turbulence, analysts remain optimistic about the token’s short-term trajectory.

“We see $3.50 to $4 as a realistic near-term range for XRP if momentum holds,” said Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research.

Solana (SOL) is also benefiting from the rising ETF chatter and continued growth of its ecosystem. Now hovering near $197, analysts project a move toward $200–$250 if current adoption and sentiment trends persist.

“ETF talk around Solana is adding fuel to the fire,” Elkaleh noted. “Combined with an improving regulatory tone, investor outlook is broadly positive for SOL.”

Both XRP and Solana face macroeconomic and regulatory risks, but analysts say underlying fundamentals — including growing institutional flows and better liquidity — are strengthening. While spot ETFs may still be down the road, futures products are already acting as an entry point for serious capital.

Whether this trend evolves into sustained growth depends on one key factor: inflows keeping pace with the narrative.