Here Are Three Key Catalysts That May Influence XRP Price This June

The Motley Fool has identified June 2025 catalysts that may impact the XRP price.

XRP has shown a clear short-term downtrend in the past week. It declined from above $2.60 on May 15 to approximately $2.30 by May 21. Although there were brief intraday recoveries, the trend points to sustained selling pressure or uncertainty in the broader market. 

However, analysts suggest that June 2025 may introduce new dynamics for XRP, per a post by Uphold’s Dr Martin Hiesboeck.

Spot ETF Decision and Market Sentiment

Notably, one of the events is the potential approval of a spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to a financial analysis by The Motley Fool, the SEC could reach a decision on Franklin Templeton’s ETF application on June 17, 2025. 

While a May approval did not occur, the agency has officially pushed the date to June. The report notes that the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January 2024 significantly boosted BTC prices but emphasizes that such results are not guaranteed for XRP. 

For example, spot Ethereum ETFs launched in July 2024 showed a limited immediate price effect. Notably, at least seven XRP ETF filings remain active, indicating sustained institutional interest. Market sentiment suggests that one of these filings could be approved before year-end.

Macro Factors and Developer Conference

In addition to the ETF decision, macroeconomic developments may also influence XRP’s trajectory. Motley Fool pointed to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 17-18, 2025. The meeting could lead to interest rate cuts if economic indicators weaken, particularly amid escalating trade war concerns. 

Historically, such monetary easing tends to benefit digital assets, especially altcoins like XRP, due to higher capital inflows into risk assets. 

XRPL APEX Event

This development would follow closely behind the XRPL APEX event from June 10 to 12 in Singapore. 

The annual developer summit will feature Ripple executives and focus on AI integration, cross-chain interoperability, DeFi, and real-world asset tokenization. Past conferences have included updates that impacted market activity.

The Motley Fool reports that while the three identified catalysts remain speculative and do not ensure a significant increase in XRP’s price, their alignment in June 2025 creates a notable scenario for the asset. 

It highlights XRP’s history of rapid price movement, referencing its surge from $0.50 on Election Day 2024 to $3.39 within a little over two months. It also notes that broader macroeconomic conditions will likely influence outcomes, but the timing of these catalysts points to a potentially favorable setup for XRP as the month approaches.

Trading Metrics and Institutional Activity

Meanwhile, Kraken’s latest report, prepared by CF Benchmark, outlines XRP’s growing maturity and increased institutional traction. The report details a rise in demand following the SEC’s withdrawal of its enforcement action against Ripple. 

XRP’s average daily spot volume has reached $152 million, with major exchanges such as Kraken, LMAX, and Bitstamp contributing $74.8 million cumulatively. Interestingly, this trading activity now rivals Ethereum and Bitcoin, with XRP’s 24-hour turnover on CME CF reference exchanges standing at $226.8 million. 

That represents 24% of Ethereum’s and 11% of Bitcoin’s trading volume. Simultaneously, regulated derivative and CFD products from CME Group, BitMEX, and Japan’s BitFlyer have added to XRP’s accessibility.