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Warns Van Dell, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalists

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Last updated: May 23, 2025 9:53 am
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A Calculated Move by Wall StreetOwnership Without OwnershipETFs Favor Institutions, Not Retail InvestorsA Broader PerspectiveNever Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!FAQs

Amid growing speculation around a potential XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), Van Dell, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalists, cautions investors against joining the celebration too quickly. While the possibility of BlackRock launching an XRP ETF seems like a milestone for mainstream crypto adoption, Dell suggests it may ultimately serve Wall Street’s interests more than those of everyday investors.

“People are excited about the idea of an XRP ETF, especially if it’s backed by BlackRock,” Dell stated in a recent video. “But the real question should be—who benefits most from it?”

A Calculated Move by Wall Street

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, has a significant influence over global finance. Dell argues that their move toward an XRP ETF isn’t about democratizing access to digital assets, but rather about controlling and profiting from them.

“It’s about wrapping disruptive digital technology like XRP in a suit and tie that Wall Street understands and dominates,” he said.

Dell emphasized that while an ETF would make XRP more accessible to traditional investors—who prefer not to deal with wallets, private keys, or exchanges—it strips away the token’s actual utility. ETF holders wouldn’t own the asset itself, which means missing out on the advantages of participating in the XRP network directly.

Ownership Without Ownership

According to Dell, owning an XRP ETF doesn’t equate to owning XRP. “An ETF offers price exposure, not true ownership,” he said. “You can’t send your ETF to another wallet, use it for transactions, or tap into the protocol’s full potential.”

He compared this to owning a piece of the protocol itself—which only comes from holding the actual digital asset, not a financial product that tracks its value.

ETFs Favor Institutions, Not Retail Investors

Dell outlined several reasons why BlackRock and similar firms would prefer an ETF model over promoting direct XRP ownership:

  1. Regulatory Comfort Zone: ETFs operate within the SEC’s framework, minimizing legal risks for institutions.
  2. Steady Management Fees: ETFs generate predictable income through annual fees, unlike direct crypto purchases.
  3. Price Control and Market Influence: Institutions can manipulate ETF share creation and redemption to influence price and volatility.
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, for instance, reportedly brought in over $356 million in daily inflows as of May 2025. Dell argues that firms like BlackRock use insider knowledge and media timing to spark price surges and dips, profiting from market volatility while retail investors react emotionally to headlines.

A Broader Perspective

While acknowledging the convenience ETFs offer to traditional investors, Dell warned of their limitations and long-term consequences. “It’s business as usual for them—more control, more profit, and less operational hassle,” he said. “But for retail investors, it means less ownership, less utility, and more exposure to market manipulation.”

He concluded by urging investors to critically examine both sides of the ETF debate. “Don’t get swept up in the hype,” he said. “Understand the macro picture—and remember that true crypto ownership still lies in holding the native token.”

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FAQs

Is an XRP ETF good for all investors?

Black Swan Capitalists’ co-founder, Van Dell, cautions an XRP ETF may benefit Wall Street institutions more than retail investors.

Why do institutions favor crypto ETFs?

ETFs offer regulatory comfort, predictable management fees, and allow institutions to influence price and market volatility.

What is BlackRock’s interest in an XRP ETF?

Dell suggests BlackRock aims to control and profit from digital assets like XRP, integrating them into traditional finance.

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