TLDRThe first U.S. spot XRP ETF, XRPC, launched today on Nasdaq, marking a key moment for XRP’s market expansion.Zach Rector forecasts XRP price could reach $10.70 per token in a conservative scenario by 2027.In a bullish scenario, XRP could see a $1 trillion market cap, pushing its price to $19 to $20 per token.Initial ETF inflows of $5 to $10 billion could trigger substantial growth in XRP’s market cap.XRP price has risen 3.77% in the past 24 hours, now trading at $2.51 with a market cap of $151.24 billion.The launch of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF today signals a turning point for XRP price predictions. Canary Capital’s XRPC ETF is now live on Nasdaq, sparking discussions on XRP’s future market growth. Analysts are recalculating their forecasts for XRP’s valuation following this historic event.Rector’s Conservative Forecast for XRP Price GrowthZach Rector, a well-known finance commentator, shared a forecast based on the new ETF launch. He predicts that XRP could see a market cap increase of $500 billion by 2027. If this happens, XRP price may rise to $10.70 per token.XRP ETF Alpha Thread Bitcoin Market Cap grew by $1.76 Trillion after its Spot ETFs went live. (1/4) pic.twitter.com/4ElFHg5M0e— Zach Rector (@ZachRector7) November 12, 2025Rector’s conservative outlook assumes steady ETF inflows, similar to trends seen with Bitcoin. His analysis suggests that $5 to $10 billion in initial inflows would result in this $500 billion growth. The multiplier effect of these inflows could help XRP achieve this forecasted value.In his more optimistic projection, Rector expects XRP’s market capitalization to reach $1 trillion. This would push XRP price to an estimated range of $19 to $20 per token. The strength and speed of ETF inflows will be crucial in determining how quickly this potential is realized.Rector’s bullish scenario draws parallels with Bitcoin’s market performance after its ETF launch earlier this year. With a 100x multiplier on ETF inflows, XRP could experience rapid price appreciation. The flow of institutional capital will play a pivotal role in this growth trajectory.Rector’s outlook is consistent with predictions made by other analysts in the field. In August, crypto analyst Kenny Nguyen suggested XRP could trade between $22 and $50 once ETFs went live. Similarly, Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, estimated that $5 to $10 billion in inflows could push XRP price towards $26.These earlier predictions align closely with Rector’s forecast, reinforcing the potential for large market shifts. Analysts agree that even modest institutional participation could revalue XRP by hundreds of billions. The growing institutional interest in XRP ETFs points to a major shift in the asset’s market outlook.XRP ETF and Market IntegrationThe approval of the XRPC ETF represents a major step in integrating XRP into traditional finance. This marks the first pure XRP spot ETF to gain regulatory clearance in the U.S. As more ETFs from other issuers prepare for launch, XRP’s market cap could grow substantially.While Bitcoin’s ETF launch saw a $1.76 trillion increase in market capitalization, Ethereum’s ETF inflows have not caused a significant price surge. This shows that ETF inflows alone may not always lead to rapid price appreciation across all assets, including XRP.XRP’s price has already risen slightly, up 3.77% over the past 24 hours. Currently trading at $2.51, XRP’s market cap stands at $151.24 billion, signaling optimism for future price growth. The launch of the XRPC ETF sets the stage for XRP’s next valuation cycle, but the impact on price will depend on broader market conditions and institutional sentiment.The post XRP Price Could Rise to $20 Following Launch of First U.S. ETF appeared first on Blockonomi.