The XRP ETF That Everyone’s Talking About (And You Should Too!)

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Hold onto your hats, folks! In a move that’s about as subtle as a firework show in a library, Volatility Shares is launching the very first 1x XRP Futures ETF. It’ll be strutting its stuff under the ticker $XRPI on Nasdaq, which is about as official as it gets in the world of finance. 🎉

This, dear reader, is a momentous occasion. For years, XRP has been lurking in the shadows, watching Bitcoin and Ethereum hog the spotlight. But now? Oh yes, now XRP is finally stepping out onto the dance floor, ready to show off its moves. 💃🕺

“Good signal that there will be demand for this one,” said Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. And if Eric says so, who are we to argue? This isn’t just a flash-in-the-pan crypto fad—interest in crypto-linked investments is absolutely skyrocketing. 🚀

VolatilityShares is launching the first-ever XRP futures ETF tomorrow, ticker $XRPI.. yes there is a 2x XRP already on market (this is first 1x) and it has $120m AUM and trades $35m/day. Good signal that there will be demand for this one.

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) May 21, 2025

So, what’s the deal with this ETF? Let’s dive in. 🏊‍♂️

Inside the XRPI Launch: Structure, Exposure, and Strategy

Filed with the U.S. SEC on May 21, this ETF is part of the Volatility Shares Trust. It gives you access to XRP futures via a Cayman Islands subsidiary. No need to hold the actual token, but still plenty of exposure to Ripple’s price action. It’s like having a ticket to the concert without having to brave the mosh pit. 🎸

At least 80% of its net assets are going to be in XRP-linked instruments. That’s a lot of XRP exposure, but without needing to deal with the usual rollercoaster ride of crypto volatility. Because, you know, some people actually prefer to keep their sanity. 😌

The Race for Leverage: XRP’s ETF Wars Heat Up

But don’t get too comfy, folks. This isn’t the final frontier for Volatility Shares. They’re already cooking up a 2x XRP Futures ETF, which will give you twice the daily price appreciation of XRP. You know, just in case you like to live on the edge. 💥

Teucrium Investment Advisors already beat them to the punch with their 2x leveraged XRP ETF ($XXRP). Launched on April 8, this beauty quickly amassed $5.43 million in volume and now boasts a cozy $120 million in assets. Not too shabby, right? The demand is clear, and it’s only getting stronger. 💪

All Eyes on XRP

Now, here’s the thing: the timing is perfect. Just days ago, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) launched XRP Futures and Micro XRP Futures. Giovanni Vicioso from the CME had this to say about the surge in interest: “There’s an increased appetite for regulated derivatives products across a wider range of tokens.” And by “wider,” he means “bigger,” because everyone wants a piece of the crypto pie. 🥧

Meanwhile, heavyweight financial institutions like Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and 21Shares are lining up for their shot at an XRP ETF. And with the new SEC Chair, Paul Atkins, on Team Crypto, the chances of an XRP spot ETF getting approval this year are looking… well, pretty darn good. 💼

In conclusion: Welcome to the next phase of XRP’s journey. It’s going to be a wild ride, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎢

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2025-05-22 13:56