Purpose Investments is set to launch a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XRPP on June 18.
The new XRP ETF will provide Canadian investors with direct exposure to XRP in CAD-hedged and USD units, catering to registered accounts like TFSAs and RRSPs.
Purpose's XRP ETF allows investors to hold actual XRP rather than derivatives, offering direct spot exposure to XRP, a first in North American markets.
The launch of the XRP ETF by Purpose Investments reflects Canada's move towards providing secure access to digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
Vlad Tasevski, Chief Innovation Officer at Purpose Investments, emphasizes Canada's regulatory leadership in allowing secure digital asset access through traditional investment channels.
The XRP ETF diversifies its offerings with CAD-hedged, CAD non-hedged, and US dollar units, catering to investors' preferences for gaining exposure to XRP.
XRP's price surged nearly 7% after the announcement of the Purpose XRP ETF, reaching $2.32 within 24 hours.
XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of $136.5 billion, is widely used in global payments and is associated with Ripple.
The approval of the XRPP ETF in Canada positions the country ahead of the U.S. in offering a spot XRP ETF, marking progress towards mainstream adoption of digital assets.