An XRP ETF is very unlikely to happen any time soon. In my opinion, XRP ETF look impossible after the prolonged law suit with the SEC, unfortunately the SEC loss to Ripple (XRP). Ripple company contemplating going for XRP ETF may be delayed for a very long time in future, and the opportunity could be denied.
XRP has to wait a little longer, and then apply to see the reaction of the SEC. Spot XRP, if approve, we definitely enhance the growth of XRP token at the long run, and I think this will attract more users to the community.