'Doors Are Open': XRP's Role in Institutional Allocation Highlighted by Grayscale

Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. In a recent tweet, RippleX noted that crypto ETFs are changing who can access digital assets, and XRP is directly in that flow. Advertisement RippleX shares insights from a recent episode of Onchain Economy, which featured Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Head of Product and Research at Grayscale, in its tweet. Crypto ETFs are changing who can access digital assets and XRP is directly in that flow. In this episode of Onchain Economy, @Ray_scale , Head of Product and Research @Grayscale , explains how regulated products are opening the door to XRP at scale. Watch now:… pic.twitter.com/KZOs4Y1gZw — RippleX (@RippleXDev) March 18, 2026 In a recent episode of Onchain Economy, Sharif-Askary makes the case for why the crypto market has matured beyond a Bitcoin-only conversation, and why XRP is a defining asset in the next chapter of digital finance. According to her, an ETF opens the door to entirely new groups of investors and is going to continue to drive forward the ecosystem. Advertisement "The infrastructure is built. The products are live. The doors are open," RippleX said in reaction to Sharif-Askary's insights. HOT Stories Ripple CTO Emeritus Engages XRP Holders With Euro Stablecoin Teaser; Shiba Inu (SHIB) Becomes Top Bull Pick for Top Binance Traders; Bitcoin May Lose 30% of Value vs. Gold, Projects Cowen: Morning Crypto Report Billion Dollar XRP Treasury Vehicle Evernorth Prepares for Nasdaq Listing XRP's role highlighted According to Grayscale 's Sharif-Askary, XRP is a battle-tested blockchain having been around for a long time. The Grayscale head of product and research noted that assets have different kinds of use cases and exposure for different kinds of investors. She added that an XRP ETF opens the door to entirely new groups of investors. This push comes as investors seek to diversify their institutional portfolios beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Advertisement You Might Also Like Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:14 Ripple CEO Validates Grayscale's Record Advisor Interest Report in XRP By Tomiwabold Olajide "As investors wrap their heads around Bitcoin as they start thinking about smart contracts like Ethereum, they are starting to think beyond that and they're thinking about how they diversify amongst the other 50% or so of the crypto market cap that's not Bitcoin," Sharif-Askary stated, and added, "Now, we have people asking how to allocate." This indicates a growing interest among crypto investors to diversify. At the XRP community event in February, Sharif-Askary indicated advisor interest in XRP, as they noted that they are continually being asked about XRP from their clients. According to Sharif-Askary, advisors are constantly asked by their clients about XRP, and in some cases, it is the second-most-talked-about asset in the community, behind Bitcoin. The Grayscale crypto sectors, a taxonomy used by the asset manager, divide the crypto ecosystem into six sectors based on investable exposure and use case; XRP is an important part of the currency sector. #Grayscale News #XRP