Purpose Investments receives regulatory approval for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Canada, trading begins on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) on June 18 under the ticker XRPP.
The ETF offers direct exposure to XRP through a regulated investment vehicle and will provide units in CAD-hedged, CAD non-hedged, and USD formats eligible for registered investment accounts like TFSAs and RRSPs.
XRP's price rose nearly 7% after the approval, outperforming Bitcoin, reflecting investor optimism around regulated access to the token, one of the most traded digital assets globally.
Purpose Investments previously launched the world's first spot bitcoin ETF in Canada.
The XRP ETF allows investors to gain exposure to XRP without needing to hold the asset or manage private keys.
Canada's regulator's approval of the Purpose XRP ETF underscores the country's leadership in building a regulated digital asset ecosystem.
Canada leads ahead in approving spot cryptocurrency ETFs compared to major jurisdictions like the United States.
XRP is meant for low-cost, fast cross-border payments through its decentralized ledger system. The Purpose ETF provides Canadian investors with simplified access to XRP through traditional channels, integrating digital assets into mainstream portfolios.
The ETF will start trading on the TSX this Wednesday, marking progress in offering crypto-linked investment products in regulated markets.