XRP enters a new phase today with the launch of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund offering exposure to the cryptocurrency. The REX-Osprey XRP ETF begins trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange under ticker XRPR.
The fund represents a milestone for XRP investors in the United States. Previously, American brokerage accounts could only access bitcoin and ethereum ETFs in the crypto space.
Launching Tomorrow: REX-Osprey™ XRP ETF, $XRPR, & REX-Osprey™ DOGE ETF, $DOJE.
The first U.S.-listed ETFs offering spot exposure to $XRP and $DOGE go live tomorrow, offering investors a way to access these digital assets through an ETF structure.
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— REX Shares (@REXShares) September 17, 2025
The new ETF uses a hybrid structure to achieve XRP exposure. It holds XRP directly while also investing in spot ETFs from outside the U.S. The fund’s filings include language allowing derivatives use if needed, though this is not the primary approach.
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart noted the funds are not “pure” spot products. The structure reflects the regulatory realities of building crypto ETFs in the U.S. market.
This isn't "pure" spot. But it will hold spot directly and other spot XRP ETFs from around the world to get its exposure.
The fund documents also have language that would allow derivatives usage for exposure if needed but that definitely isn't the primary exposure method
— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) September 15, 2025
CME Group announced plans to list options on XRP futures starting October 13. The move comes pending regulatory review and follows strong growth in the exchange’s altcoin futures products.
Since March, Solana futures have logged over 540,000 contracts traded worth about $22.3 billion. XRP futures, introduced in May, have seen more than 370,000 contracts change hands representing roughly $16.2 billion in notional value.
The options will be available on both standard and micro contracts. Expiry choices will include daily, monthly, and quarterly terms to serve different trading strategies.
Market participants including Cumberland and FalconX have welcomed the additions. They cite the need for hedging tools beyond bitcoin and ethereum in the growing altcoin market.
XRP was trading around $3.03 at the time of writing, down nearly 1% over the past 24 hours. The price holds above the key $3 psychological level as traders watch for reactions to the new products.
Technical analysis shows short positions clustered around $3.10 to $3.15. A break above this range could trigger forced covering from short sellers.
Historical patterns from JPMorgan data suggest XRP tends to outperform during Federal Reserve rate cutting cycles. When the Fed cuts rates while equities trade near highs, stocks typically gain 15% over the following 12 months.
🚨 BREAKING: JPMORGAN STATES THAT FED CUTTING RATES WITH MARKETS WITHIN 1% OF ATH PRODUCES AN AVERAGE RETURN OF +15% OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, WITH A 100% HIT RATE.
USUALLY WHEN STOCKS GO UP +15% IT SENDS $XRP 10X+ pic.twitter.com/8Asd5NDAIY
— Shibo (@GodsBurnt) September 16, 2025
XRP has historically amplified these equity gains by a factor of ten during similar periods. Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like cryptocurrencies.
The Federal Reserve meets this week with traders watching for either a 25 or 50 basis point rate cut. The size and accompanying guidance could influence crypto market sentiment.
If the ETF attracts strong inflows similar to recent Solana funds, analysts see potential for XRP to test resistance around $3.20 and $3.35. The all-time high of $3.66 remains the ultimate technical target.
On the downside, weak demand could see prices retreat toward $2.80 or $2.50 support levels. The ETF’s performance in its first days of trading will be closely monitored.
XRP futures open interest and trading volume have both increased ahead of the ETF launch. This suggests heightened interest from both institutional and retail participants.
The cryptocurrency has formed what some analysts call an eight-year accumulation base. A confirmed breakout above $3.35 could target much higher levels in the coming months.
The combination of new institutional products and favorable monetary policy creates a potentially supportive environment. However, regulatory uncertainty and market volatility remain factors to watch.
CME Group operates the world’s largest regulated derivatives marketplace. Adding XRP options continues the exchange’s expansion beyond bitcoin and ethereum into liquid altcoins.
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