The first-ever U.S. spot XRP ETF is just a step away from launch, as Canary Capital’s final SEC filing signals regulatory clearance ahead of Nasdaq’s anticipated approval this week.
Cryptocurrency journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that Canary Capital has formally submitted Form 8-A to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the last step to have an exchange-traded fund listed on a stock exchange.
This was filed on November 10, 2025, and registered the Canary XRP ETF under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Nasdaq will certify the listing at 5:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and the ETF will be effective and ready to trade at market open on Thursday, November 13.

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This ETF will enable investors to get exposure to the price changes using ordinary brokerage accounts, the same way they would with standard stocks or ETFs.
This does not require the cryptocurrency to be held or controlled directly, which is a significant advantage to retail and institutional investors who fear the risks associated with crypto exchanges.
The market analysts consider this launch as a step, like the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum spot ETFs, that opened the possibility of regulated crypto investment in the U.S.
Since the news, the XRP price has increased by 8%, which indicates the increasing interest in its use by institutions.
Even though the token has since fallen to $2.43, the traders are optimistic that the introduction of the Exchange Traded Fund may bring a new round of liquidity and mainstream appeal.
Reactions on X were largely positive, with users forecasting the performance that would be twice that of the Solana ETFs in the early part of this year.

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In the meantime, Ripple, the corporation that deals with XRP, is developing outside of blockchain solutions.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disclosed that the company has already spent almost $4 billion in acquisitions in the current year alone, purchasing fintech companies such as Hidden Road and GTreasury Software.
Ripple also introduced Ripple Prime, a new over-the-counter trading system aimed at U.S. institutions. Having invested more than half a billion, Ripple is currently estimated to be worth $40 billion.
Garlinghouse stressed that Ripple aims to connect digital assets with conventional banking, where XRP will be the basis of quicker and less expensive international trades.
The filing comes amidst increased blockchain efforts by large financial institutions such as Citigroup and JPMorgan.
Citigroup is aiming to launch a crypto custodial offering by 2026, and JPMorgan already released a deposit token on the Base blockchain of Coinbase.
Analysts indicate that the deregulation of the U.S. market by the Trump administration and the increased confidence of investors in regulated ETFs are providing a good chance for digital assets to thrive.
This launch by Canary Capital may become a new era in the history of crypto investment, as Nasdaq may approve it soon, connecting the world of traditional finance with blockchain innovation and increasing the practical financial use of cryptocurrency
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