When Will BlackRock File an XRP ETF? One Insider Sees Late 2026 as the Target

BlackRock's head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, outlined the firm's framework in September 2025. Before launching any crypto ETF, BlackRock evaluates five factors: client demand, market capitalization, liquidity, maturity, and portfolio fit—with client demand weighing heaviest.But that success didn't come from conviction alone—it came from real client demand. As Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg explained in a January 2026 interview, "The reason they launched Bitcoin ETFs is simple—enough institutions ...