WisdomTree Withdraws XRP Spot ETF Filing Despite $1.25B ETF Inflows

Published at 2026-01-07 07:15:06

Asset manager WisdomTree unexpectedly withdrew its application for an XRP spot ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Jan. 7, 2026. The decision comes while XRP-focused exchange-traded funds are attracting substantial capital—total inflows have exceeded $1.25 billion in just a few weeks—underscoring clear retail and institutional appetite for XRP exposure.

The withdrawal amplifies questions about the SEC’s stance and whether regulatory concerns, market surveillance requirements, or legal issues around XRP remain unresolved. For investors and competing issuers, the move could delay broader spot ETF approvals even as demand grows. Market participants will be watching for refiled applications, SEC feedback, or alternative product strategies that could convert current inflows into long-term, regulated access to XRP.

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