XRP ETFs are poised to inject stability into the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Similar to Bitcoin's historic bull run post-ETF approval (BTC surged from $16k to $109k in 12 months), XRP ETFs could catalyze long-term institutional investment.
Unlike Ethereum ETFs—which faltered due to the exclusion of staking rewards—XRP ETFs face no such limitations. Holding XRP via ETFs mitigates risks associated with self-custody (exchange hacks, wallet vulnerabilities) while offering secure exposure to the asset.
Complete List of XRP ETFs in the USA (2025)
1. Bitwise XRP ETF
- First Filed: October 2, 2025
- SEC Acknowledgment: February 18, 2025
- Partner: Cboe Exchange
- Key Detail: First altcoin ETF application post-Ethereum ETF approvals (May 2024).
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2. 21Shares Core XRP Trust
- First Filed: November 1, 2024
- SEC Acknowledgment: February 14, 2025
- Custodian: Coinbase
- Co-Applicant: Cboe Exchange
3. Canary Capital XRP ETF
- First Filed: October 8, 2021
- Status: Under SEC review
- Exchange: Cboe
4. WisdomTree XRP Fund
- Custodian: Bank of New York Mellon
- Background: Active in Bitcoin/ETH ETFs; filed via Cboe.
5. Grayscale XRP ETF
- Strategy: Converts $1.6M Grayscale XRP Trust into an ETF.
- Exchange: NYSE Arca
- Custodian: Coinbase Custody
Global XRP ETFs
Brazil’s Hashdex XRP ETF
- Approved: December 10, 2025
- Exchange: B3
Why XRP ETFs Matter
- Long-Term Demand: ETFs attract corporate/retail investors avoiding direct crypto ownership.
- Price Stability: Reduces volatility by discouraging panic selling.
- Regulatory Clarity: Post-SEC lawsuit settlement, XRP’s legal clarity boosts ETF viability.
FAQs
Q: When will the SEC approve XRP ETFs?
A: Likely by mid-2025. The SEC’s $50M settlement in the XRP case signals reduced resistance.
Q: Which altcoin ETF has the highest approval odds?
A: XRP and Litecoin ETFs lead predictions for 2025 approvals.
Q: Why is Ripple’s CEO supporting XRP ETFs?
A: ETFs lock long-term demand, benefiting Ripple’s control over unminted XRP (47% of supply).
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