Key Highlights:
  • The DTCC listed five spot XRP ETFs from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary, and CoinShares.

  • The listings signal possible approval and November launches.

  • The SEC’s new fast-track rules could allow funds to go live within weeks.

XRP ETFs Appear on DTCC’s Active List

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has listed five spot XRP ETFs under its “active and pre-launch” category. While not an official SEC approval, such listings are often seen as precursors to launch.

Major Issuers Ready to Go

The ETFs — from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary, and CoinShares — are among the first to seek approval under the SEC’s new generic listing standards, which streamline the ETF approval process.

Possible Mid-November Launch

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said the firm is “ready to launch next week,” while ETF analyst Nate Geraci expects the first batch of XRP ETFs to debut later this month.

Altcoin ETF Momentum Builds

Following successful spot Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Litecoin ETF launches, the XRP listings suggest the next wave of altcoin funds is imminent, further expanding the U.S. crypto ETF landscape.

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