Ripple-Backed XRP ETF Launches in Canada with 0% Management Fee

3iQ Corp. launched a spot-based XRP ETF, XRPQ, on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a 0% management fee for six months. This ETF allows retail and institutional clients to own XRP without managing private wallets or unregulated platforms.

Key Features

  • XRP is held in cold storage, ensuring security for individual investors.
  • The fund will purchase XRP from regulated sources similar to other digital asset funds.
  • Ripple has invested in the fund, signifying confidence in XRPQ's structure amidst ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

XRP Price Growth

XRP's price increased by approximately 10,700% from $0.02 in 2015 to around $2.16 currently. This growth supports the launch of XRPQ as a simplified investment vehicle for Canadians and qualified overseas investors.

Additional Developments

  • Purpose Investments also launched an XRP ETF, XRPP, on the same day as XRPQ.
  • There are over 10 applications for a spot XRP ETF pending approval in the US, with potential approval expected by October 2025.
  • Canada is currently leading in crypto-ETF innovation.

The introduction of XRPQ showcases a growing acceptance of digital assets within traditional markets.