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In a major milestone for Ripple and the broader crypto industry, the Canary XRP ETF has received automatic approval to list on Nasdaq, following its 8-A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development marks the first-ever spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) under the 1933 Securities Act, with trading expected to begin later this week.
According to filings, the ETF will trade under the ticker XRPC, carrying a management fee of 0.50%, and aims to provide investors with direct exposure to XRP’s market performance. The approval is being hailed as a breakthrough moment for XRP and a signal that institutional acceptance of Ripple’s ecosystem is gaining traction.
Automatic Approval via 8-A Filing
The Form 8-A filing, submitted on November 10, represents the final regulatory step before a new ETF can list on a U.S. exchange. In this case, the filing triggered auto-effectiveness, meaning the Canary XRP ETF is now cleared for trading pending its final CERT filing, which will specify the official trading date.
The Nasdaq exchange has already approved the listing, confirming that XRPC shares are authorized for trading. The filing states that the fund’s details are available in the trust’s registration statement on Form S-1, originally filed with the SEC in October 2025.
This approval mirrors previous filings for Canary Capital’s Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) ETFs, which were also granted automatic clearance last month.
A New Era for XRP and Institutional Access
The Canary XRP ETF is designed to track the spot XRP-USD CCIXber Reference Rate Index, giving institutional investors transparent exposure to XRP’s real-time price movements.
Key operational details include:
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Transfer Agent & Administrator: U.S. Bancorp Fund Services
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Cash Custodian: U.S. Bank (affiliate of the transfer agent)
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Digital Asset Custodians: Gemini Trust Company and BitGo Trust Company
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Marketing Agent: Paralel Distributors LLC
This structure closely resembles that of recent Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, ensuring institutional-grade custody and compliance.
According to Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg, demand for the XRP ETF is already strong:
“The XRP ETF will probably double what Solana did in its first week,” McClurg said, referencing the overwhelming inflows seen in Solana’s debut ETF earlier this year.
Market Reaction: XRP Price Rebounds
The approval comes as XRP’s price gains renewed momentum, rising nearly 10% in the past week. At the time of writing, XRP trades at $2.48, with an intraday range of $2.46 to $2.58. Trading volume has surged 40% in 24 hours, signaling mounting investor interest ahead of the ETF’s official launch.
Open interest in XRP futures has also spiked — up 12% on Binance and 3% on CME — indicating heightened speculative activity in anticipation of institutional inflows.
While XRP remains below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA), traders believe that the ETF launch could trigger a significant rebound, especially as market sentiment improves following progress on the U.S. government funding bill.
Ripple’s Big Win in Regulatory Climate
Industry experts see the Canary XRP ETF approval as a pivotal victory for Ripple, particularly after years of legal friction with U.S. regulators. Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, called the move “a defining moment” for XRP and a sign that the SEC’s tone toward crypto assets has shifted under the current administration.
“The launch of a spot XRP ETF under the 1933 Act is a big win for Ripple — and for the broader digital asset market,” Geraci noted.
The regulatory shift follows months of political pressure for clearer guidelines on digital assets, with lawmakers now supporting broader access to regulated crypto investment products.
ETF Competition and Market Outlook
The Canary XRP ETF enters a growing but competitive landscape for crypto-based exchange-traded products. Its 0.50% management fee places it above Bitwise’s XRP ETF, which charges 0.34%, though the higher cost may be offset by early listing advantages and liquidity depth.
Market analysts expect the XRP ETF to attract hundreds of millions in inflows within its first month, given the token’s established network, regulatory momentum, and global adoption in payments infrastructure.
If successful, this could further solidify XRP’s position as one of the leading institutional-grade digital assets, alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Broader Market Impact
The XRP ETF launch coincides with a rebound across major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $106,000 level, while Ethereum hovers near $3,900, reflecting renewed optimism in the digital asset market.
For XRP, however, this ETF could be transformative. Institutional investors will, for the first time, gain direct, regulated exposure to the asset through Nasdaq — a move likely to enhance market stability and liquidity.
With Ripple continuing to court traditional financial institutions and expand its global partnerships, the Canary XRP ETF could be the catalyst that finally aligns Wall Street and blockchain finance under one framework.
The Bottom Line
The approval of the Canary XRP ETF represents a watershed moment for the crypto market and Ripple’s ecosystem. By securing Nasdaq listing rights under ticker XRPC, Canary Capital has paved the way for institutional XRP adoption in the United States.
As the ETF goes live later this week, traders and analysts alike will be watching closely. If early performance mirrors that of Solana’s ETF success, XRP could be poised for a powerful rebound — and Ripple’s long-term vision for financial integration may be closer than ever.
