Oct 2024
First XRP ETF applications filed (Bitwise, Canary Capital)
Nov 2024
21Shares files S-1 for Core XRP Trust
Dec 2024
WisdomTree joins XRP ETF race
Q1 2025
SEC comment period and initial review
Q2-Q3 2025
Expected first approval decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be an XRP ETF?
Multiple asset managers have filed for XRP ETF products. With regulatory clarity following the SEC lawsuit resolution, approval chances have increased significantly. Timeline estimates range from 2025-2026.
Which companies filed for XRP ETF?
Several major asset managers including Bitwise, Canary Capital, 21Shares, and WisdomTree have filed XRP ETF applications. BlackRock has not filed but market speculation persists.
What is the XRP ETF approval date?
The first XRP ETF decisions are expected between July-September 2025, based on the 240-day SEC review period. Bitwise and Canary Capital (Oct 2024 filings) have the earliest deadlines around July 2025. 21Shares follows in August, WisdomTree in September.
When will XRP ETF be approved?
SEC approval could come as early as mid-2025 for the first filings. The SEC may approve multiple ETFs simultaneously (as with Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024). Key factors: regulatory clarity post-Ripple lawsuit and new SEC leadership in 2025.
When will XRP ETF go live for trading?
XRP ETFs could begin trading within days of SEC approval, typically on NYSE or NASDAQ. If approved in Q3 2025, trading could start immediately. Bitcoin ETFs went live the day after approval.
How would an XRP ETF affect the price?
Bitcoin ETF approval led to significant inflows and price increases. An XRP ETF would provide easy institutional access, potentially driving billions in new investment and significant price appreciation.