ProShares Unveils XRP Futures ETF, Enhancing Institutional Cryptocurrency Access
ProShares, on July 18, 2025, unveiled its eagerly awaited XRP futures ETF, marking a significant leap in institutional cryptocurrency adoption. The ETF offers regulated exposure to XRP via futures contracts, thereby eliminating custody concerns and providing a legally recognized investment vehicle for institutional investors.
This launch is a continuation of ProShares’ successful track record with Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs, solidifying the firm’s position as a pioneer in cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded products. This launch is perfectly timed with a record whale accumulation, as wallets holding over 1 million XRP have recently hit all-time highs.
The futures-based structure of the ETF enables institutional capital to flow into XRP through regulated channels. This could potentially narrow bid-ask spreads and enhance market liquidity. Industry experts anticipate this development to pave the way for mainstream adoption and significant capital inflows into the XRP ecosystem, as it provides a regulatory workaround that doesn’t infringe upon U.S. securities policy.