What happened?
The crypto market jumped to a $4.18 trillion cap today and XRP, PEPE and Dogecoin all posted solid gains in the last 24 hours. Analysts say this could be the start of a bigger move because a wave of crypto ETFs is expected to hit the market soon. The article gives price forecasts and looks at both technical signals and fundamentals that could push these coins higher into the end of the year.
Who does this affect?
Retail traders and long-term crypto investors could benefit if ETF-driven demand lifts prices and liquidity. Institutional players, ETF issuers and exchanges stand to gain more exposure and larger inflows, while whales accumulating tokens like PEPE can trigger sharp, fast moves. Token projects and presale investors (for example PEPENODE) may see increased interest, listings and price volatility as the market heats up.
Why does this matter?
ETF launches usually bring big new demand and volume, which can materially push prices higher and create sustained rallies. If ETFs roll out as expected, institutional flows could amplify momentum for XRP, DOGE and even meme tokens, possibly helping some hit new highs by year-end. That shift would change market dynamics—more steady inflows and liquidity for major alts, but also greater volatility and bigger winners and losers among smaller projects.