Purpose Investments Proposes First Canadian Spot XRP ETF Amid Rising Crypto Adoption

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February 1, 2025 by

  • Purpose Investments files for Canada’s first spot XRP ETF, targeting long-term capital growth.
  • XRP ETF filing follows Purpose’s successful launches of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2021.
  • Canadian regulators known for fast-tracking crypto ETFs, boosting Purpose’s chances for a quick approval.

Purpose Investments, a Canada-based investment company with more than 23 billion in AUM, has filed a preliminary prospectus for a potential spot Ripple (XRP) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company wants investors to gain exposure to XRP over time while benefiting from the rising acceptance of Ripple among institutions.

This new approach comes after Purpose Investments established the world’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF in 2021. This firm has been at the forefront of providing cryptocurrency investment products and is now venturing to launch the Purpose Ripple ETF. The fund expects to invest most of its holdings in long-term XRP investments to achieve capital appreciation.

Growth of XRP and Institutional Interest

The latest Purpose Ripple ETF comes when XRP is experiencing continuous integration into the crypto and financial sectors. According to Som Seif, the CEO of Purpose Investments, more institutions are buying XRP as it continues to find new applications. According to Seif, the Purpose Ripple ETF is a familiar and transparent way for investors to invest in XRP within the regulated framework. This strategy fits well into the current trend of large investors looking for standard and legal ways of investing in cryptocurrencies.

The token has created much hype due to its application in cross-border payments and its adoption by top institutions. Purpose Investments is optimistic that its increasing use will help meet the demand for more accessible investment products tied to XRP.

Regulatory Approval and Market Impact

Notably, Investments submitted the initial paperwork with the Canadian authorities, which was necessary to gain approval to launch the world’s first ETF linked to XRP. Canadian regulators are seen as more inclined to approve crypto ETFs than the ones in the United States. This regulatory advantage puts its Investments in a unique position to introduce the XRP ETF before applications have been introduced by other asset managers in the United States, such as Grayscale and Bitwise, who are still awaiting approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

These experiences show that the firm can operate in the relevant environment and attract investors to its cryptocurrency-based financial products, such as the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. If passed, the Ripple ETF will represent a major step for the company as it aims to launch regulated investment products that will give access to digital assets and blockchain.

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