A major development is unfolding in the digital asset market today as Volatility Shares prepares to launch the first-ever XRP futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), officially trading under the ticker “XRPI.”
The announcement was first made in a tweet yesterday by prominent crypto influencer Amelie, who shared the news with her large following on the X platform, stating: “BREAKING NEWS: VOLATILITYSHARES LAUNCHES THE FIRST-EVER #XRP FUTURES ETF….”
🚨 BREAKING NEWS:
VOLATILITYSHARES LAUNCHES THE FIRST-EVER #XRP FUTURES ETF TOMORROW! ⏰
TICKER: XRPI 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/hukzoHtOWf
— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) May 21, 2025
With the launch scheduled for today, market participants across the cryptocurrency landscape, particularly within the XRP community, are closely watching for its potential impact. The ETF marks a significant milestone not only for XRP but also for the broader evolution of regulated crypto investment products in the United States.
XRPI Launch Marks Regulatory Progress for XRP
Volatility Shares, an asset management firm previously known for launching leveraged Bitcoin futures ETFs, is now venturing into the XRP ecosystem by offering institutional and retail investors indirect exposure to XRP through a futures-based financial product.
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Unlike spot ETFs, which require the issuer to hold the underlying asset, a futures ETF tracks the price of XRP through futures contracts listed on regulated exchanges such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). This structure allows traditional investors to gain exposure to XRP price movements without holding the asset directly.
The product’s approval and listing come at a time when market sentiment surrounding XRP is showing signs of renewed optimism. Following a pivotal court ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case that clarified XRP is not a security in secondary market transactions, the digital asset has regained favor among institutional players and high-profile investors. The timing of the XRPI launch is expected to capitalize on this momentum, offering a regulated gateway for capital inflow into XRP derivatives.
Market watchers are now turning their attention to XRPl’s performance on its first day of trading. Volume, investor interest, and initial pricing behavior will be closely monitored as indicators of institutional sentiment towards the recent development.
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