The US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) recently made an announcement that designated several cryptocurrencies as “digital commodities,” with XRP being one of them. The development is a major milestone for XRP, which struggled for regulatory clarity over the last few years. The asset also saw the launch of several spot ETFs in late 2025. Let’s discuss if the digital commodity status and ETF inflows can push XRP’s price to a new all-time high of $5.5.
Can ETFs And A New Digital Commodity Status Propel XRP To $5.5?
XRP had quite an incredible year in 2025. Firstly, the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit came to a closure. The court ruled that retail purchases of XRP would fall under non-securities laws, while institutional buys would fall under securities law. The settlement brought substantial regulatory clarity for XRP, leading to the asset climbing to a new peak of $3.65.
The SEC and CFTC’s recent announcement of XRP being a digital commodity brings further regulatory clarity for the asset. Regulatory clarity is a key factor that determines investor confidence. A digital commodity designation and a non-security label for retail clients could lead to more confidence among investors.
Moreover, XRP’s ETF products could pave the way for institutions to bet big on the asset. Goldman Sachs recently revealed that it holds about $153 million worth of XRP ETFs. ETFs have become a key price driver for crypto assets, as seen in the case of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in 2025. Both assets climbed to new peaks thanks to increased ETF inflows. XRP could also follow a similar pattern.
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The current market situation is quite bleak and volatility is high. However, once the bear market is over, XRP could climb to a new peak, driven by increased investor confidence around its digital commodity status and increased ETF inflows. Whether the asset hits $5.5 is unclear, but we could see substantial gains later this year.
