XRP News Today: Crypto Market Splits: ETFs Gain Stability While Presales Remain Speculative

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing significant changes as new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for alternative coins such as

and make their market debut. After a prolonged wait for regulatory clearance in the U.S., these ETFs are finally coming to fruition, sparking discussions about the next generation of institutional crypto offerings. At the same time, and XRP are taking different paths, with BNB displaying greater technical strength and market durability.

The long-anticipated surge of altcoin ETFs is now underway. Bitwise is preparing to introduce its XRP ETF this week,

, under the ticker "XRP". Grayscale and Franklin Templeton are also expected to launch funds for XRP and Dogecoin in the near future. This comes after a wave of and XRP-centric ETFs in recent weeks, including (BSOL) and Canary Capital’s XRPC fund, which —exceeding early expectations. The achievements of these funds highlight the increasing appetite for crypto investments, driven by improved regulatory transparency and renewed market trust following the launch of and ETFs.

Despite this, competition among altcoins remains fierce. BNB, the native asset of Binance’s blockchain, has outshined XRP over the past several months. According to CoinMarketCap, BNB is trading close to $930 with a market capitalization of $128 billion, while XRP is priced at $2.24 and holds a slightly higher $135 billion cap.

BNB has consistently stayed above important moving averages, suggesting stronger momentum in both the short and medium term. In contrast, XRP tends to hover around or below its EMAs, pointing to a more stagnant trend. BNB’s deflationary approach, regular token burns, and growing use within the Binance network enhance its attractiveness, whereas XRP’s focus on cross-border transactions has not seen the same level of expansion.

BNB dropped 5.56% in the past day to $852.26, while Litecoin decreased by 6.23%

. Nevertheless, both coins continue to benefit from ongoing infrastructure improvements and institutional interest, providing some stability amid market turbulence.

As the digital asset landscape develops, the contrast between regulated products like ETFs and speculative assets reveals differing investment approaches. The green light for XRP and Dogecoin ETFs marks a step forward in institutional participation. With BNB showing continued strength, the coming 12 to 18 months are poised to shape the market’s next phase.