<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/blackrock-ceos-enigmatic-response-on-xrp-etf-sparks-market-speculation/">Did BlackRock’s CEO Just Hint About an XRP ETF?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>In recent days, the crypto community has been buzzing with speculation following an interview between BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and FOX Business correspondent Charles Gasparino. </p> 
<p>Gasparino, renowned for his insightful queries, delved into the heart of the matter, questioning Fink about BlackRock’s potential stance on launching an XRP ETF, particularly in light of the firm’s pursuit of approval for an Ethereum-centered ETF.</p> 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fink-s-mysterious-response"><strong>Fink’s Mysterious Response</strong></h2> 
<p>When asked about the matter, Fink’s reply, “I can’t talk about it,” has left the community both curious and speculative. This ambiguous stance, neither affirmative nor negative, has sparked discussions among XRP enthusiasts, viewing it as an opportunity for further exploration.</p> 
<p>Surprisingly, Fink’s reluctance to provide a straightforward answer is perceived positively within the XRP community. Many interpret Fink’s evasive tactics as a strategic move, understanding that a simple “yes” or “no” could significantly impact the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/xrp-ripple-price-prediction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XRP market</a>.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/xrp-bulls-well-in-position-can-they-trigger-a-fresh-upswing-to-hit-1-in-january-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">XRP Bulls Well in Position: Can They Trigger a Fresh Upswing to Hit $1 in January 2024?</a></p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-insights-from-valkyrie">Insights from Valkyrie</h2> 
<p>A senior member of Valkyrie, one of the firms sanctioned to list a Bitcoin ETF, previously <a href="https://youtu.be/tVYJaZuavSo?si=1YyvTkiY7Ia2_Lta">gave hints</a> that an XRP ETF might become available soon. Although the executive expressed doubts about Valkyrie filing for such an ETF, he pointed out that it was a realizable possibility due to the unpredictable financial market.</p> 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-xrp-community-s-views"><strong>XRP Community’s Views</strong></h2> 
<p>While people around the main XRP community are optimistic about one day seeing an XRP ETF as a happy thing, some cannot care less like <a href="https://x.com/VersanAljarrah/status/1745583954688725416?s=20">Versan </a>, founder or Black Swan Capitalist.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ripple's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> was meant to be a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/currency?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#currency</a>, not an <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ETF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ETF</a><br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BitcoinETF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BitcoinETF</a> drama? Just another distraction from the deep shifts already embedded in our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/financial?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#financial</a> system and an invitation for institutional corruption<br><br>Just look at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vanguard?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vanguard</a>'s restrictions, already screwing investors <a href="https://t.co/sKL0dlO3M8">pic.twitter.com/sKL0dlO3M8</a></p>— Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) <a href="https://twitter.com/VersanAljarrah/status/1745583954688725416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2024</a>
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<p>Aljarrah contends that XRP is created to be a currency instead of an appropriate building block for an ETF because he sees crypto spot ETFs as mere distractions with possibilities of in-tractability into institutional corruption.</p> 
<p>With the SEC’s recent nod to a Bitcoin spot ETF, the crypto market looks closely at what might happen in the ETF space. Larry Fink’s secret response has created a sense of intrigue and anticipation making the future for an XRP ETF seem still very possible.</p>

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