Cboe Clears Fifth Spot XRP ETF for Trading

Published at 2025-12-11 07:17:23

Cboe has given the green light for a fifth spot XRP exchange-traded fund to start trading, expanding the lineup of ETFs tied to the XRP token. The new fund arrives as existing XRP ETFs have collectively pulled in over $950 million in investor flows in less than a month, underscoring strong demand for regulated, spot-based exposure to the asset.

The approval matters because more ETF options can deepen liquidity, broaden retail and institutional access, and heighten competition among issuers — factors that may support tighter spreads and larger order books for XRP. While broader market conditions will still influence price action, the rapid inflows into XRP funds suggest sustained investor appetite for spot crypto ETFs and continued product rollout from exchanges and issuers.

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