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XRP Surges as ETFs Launch Amid Regulatory Clarity
25 Nov
Summary
- XRP ETFs launched by Franklin Templeton and Grayscale on Monday.
- Regulatory uncertainty ended with Ripple's SEC settlement in May 2025.
- Institutional interest in XRP is surging following ETF approvals.
XRP has seen a notable price increase, jumping over 9% to $2.27 following the launch of spot XRP ETFs by Franklin Templeton and Grayscale on Monday. These new offerings from prominent financial institutions provide regulated investment avenues into XRP, a digital asset recognized for its critical role in global settlement infrastructure. The asset manager's entry into XRP ETFs, alongside Bitwise and others, underscores a significant shift in institutional adoption.
The recent wave of ETF launches signifies a maturing market, empowered by the resolution of regulatory uncertainties. Franklin Templeton's ETF, XRPZ, offers exposure through a grantor trust, tracking the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, with Coinbase Custody as custodian and BNY Mellon as administrator. Grayscale's GXRP ETF also entered the market, initially featuring a zero-fee period, indicating strong market positioning and confidence in XRP's future.
The foundation for this institutional embrace was laid with Ripple's $125 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in May 2025. This resolution resolved all claims, providing the necessary assurance for large financial institutions to pursue and launch regulated investment products like spot ETFs, thereby paving the way for broader Wall Street participation in the XRP ecosystem.
