Cardano gains momentum with XRP wallet integration and strong ETF chances, as analysts see breakout potential beyond $1.
Cardano’s development path may be entering a new stage as founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed that XRP will be supported in the Lace wallet before the end of 2025. The announcement came after a roundtable that included Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, signaling closer ties between the two blockchain ecosystems. Market analysts suggest this move, combined with other market drivers, could shape Cardano’s trajectory in the coming months.
XRP Integration and Market Reactions
The news of XRP support in Cardano’s Lace wallet has gained attention across the digital asset sector. Hoskinson confirmed the timeline, while Garlinghouse participated in the same Federal Reserve roundtable, adding credibility to the announcement. This integration may improve liquidity for Cardano users and expand its cross-chain capabilities.
Reactions on social media were immediate. Real World Asset Watchlist posted that the support would arrive by late 2025, creating speculation about future adoption. Analysts believe this could serve as a catalyst for Cardano, particularly if paired with broader institutional interest.
🚨 BREAKING: Ripple $XRP CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined a Fed roundtable with Cardano’s $ADA Charles Hoskinson.
Hoskinson confirmed XRP support is coming to Cardano’s Lace wallet by end of 2025. pic.twitter.com/lk4ekQSY4p
— Real World Asset Watchlist (@RWAwatchlist_) August 31, 2025
Furthermore, crypto analyst Ali Charts also weighed in on Cardano’s short-term prospects. He stated that ADA must break the $0.88 level to confirm a rally toward $1.20. His earlier forecast in August suggested a potential rise to $1.30 if ADA surpassed $0.84, showing consistent optimism around technical levels.
ETF Progress and Market Conditions
Beyond wallet upgrades, attention has turned to the status of a possible Cardano exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale has updated its application for a spot ADA ETF by submitting S-1 forms that detail structure, custodians, and risk disclosures. Current estimates suggest approval odds stand at 87% before the end of 2025, much higher than one month ago.
The prospect of a spot ADA ETF could provide new capital inflows, as seen with other cryptocurrencies. Institutional investors often prefer regulated products, and approval would mark a major development for ADA. This potential, combined with network upgrades, keeps the token on watch lists despite current price weakness.
At the same time, ADA has recorded double-digit losses over the past two weeks. Analysts note that the price is hovering near $0.82-$0.83 support levels, which are viewed as critical to prevent further declines. Trader LSTRADER has suggested that holding this zone may enable ADA to reclaim the $1 threshold in the near term.
Challenges and Competitive Pressures
While new integrations and ETF prospects provide momentum, Cardano continues to face strong competition. Ethereum retains a much larger user base, higher transaction volumes, and greater total value locked in decentralized finance.
Cardano’s scalability also remains a point of comparison. Ethereum processes around 17 transactions per second, while Cardano averages less than one. Upcoming updates, including the Glacier release with Hydra protocol and the Midnight token, are intended to improve performance and attract developers.
Founder Charles Hoskinson recently addressed these challenges in an AMA session. He emphasized his desire for Cardano to gain ground against Ethereum and urged developers to build more applications. He also confirmed past discussions with Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov but pointed to high integration costs as a barrier.
