ProShares XRP ETF Set to Launch on July 18, Boosting Institutional Access

ProShares is set to launch its long-awaited XRP ETF on July 18, 2025, marking a major milestone for Ripple’s token amid rising institutional demand for regulated crypto products.

The official effective date was confirmed in a July 11 filing with the SEC under Rule 485(b), signaling that the fund is ready to begin trading.

Regulatory green light amid crypto ETF expansion

The ProShares XRP ETF appeared on the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) platform earlier this week—a crucial precursor to launch. The filing shows ProShares Trust’s amendment under both the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, clearing the way for trading to commence just as U.S. Crypto Week kicks off.

This regulatory clarity comes at a time when institutional interest in altcoins is accelerating. The XRP ETF will allow investors to gain exposure to Ripple’s asset through traditional brokerage accounts, without the need to custody or directly manage tokens.

Institutional confidence grows

Analysts see the ETF launch as a key turning point for XRP, which has long been entangled in legal battles with the U.S. SEC. With the regulatory overhang easing and Ripple’s position strengthening, the ProShares product may trigger a wave of institutional inflows.

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Market observers note that ETFs often boost underlying asset prices by increasing liquidity, visibility, and compliance-friendly access. XRP, currently trading above $2.80, could see increased demand as capital from pensions, hedge funds, and family offices enters the market.

Looking ahead

The July 18 launch aligns with a broader ETF rollout across the crypto sector, reinforcing XRP’s position in the growing ecosystem of regulated digital assets. With ProShares already managing successful Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs, its XRP product is expected to attract significant attention in the days ahead.

Kosta Gushterov

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