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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has added five spot XRP ETFs from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary and CoinShares to its platform in an "active, pre-launch" category. While inclusion does not guarantee trading or regulatory approval, the move boosted sentiment alongside a 60–40 U.S. Senate cloture vote to advance a government funding bill, as Bitcoin climbed above $106,000.
Key Developments
- Five spot XRP ETFs listed by DTCC in a pre-launch status:
- Providers: Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, 21Shares, Canary, CoinShares
- Entries on DTCC’s platform showed multiple XRP-linked tickers (including "XRP", "XRPL", "XRPC", and "TOXR") and internal identifiers, indicating operational readiness for potential clearing and settlement.
- Status caveat: DTCC listing facilitates post-trade readiness but does not ensure SEC approval or an imminent exchange listing.
- Community expectations point to a potential launch window as early as this month, amid looser registration conditions and recent launches of Solana-focused funds.
Market Impact
Broader risk appetite improved after the U.S. Senate voted 60–40 to invoke cloture on proceeding to H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, signaling progress toward averting a government shutdown. In crypto markets:
- Bitcoin moved higher, trading above $106,000 following the vote.
- XRP sentiment improved on the DTCC development and the prospect of spot ETF products from established issuers.
What DTCC Listing Means
DTCC is a core U.S. market infrastructure provider for post-trade clearing and settlement. Inclusion of prospective spot XRP ETFs on DTCC’s list typically indicates:
- Operational preparation by issuers and service providers ahead of any potential launch.
- Eligibility groundwork for clearing and settlement if and when products list on exchanges.
- No guarantee of approval: DTCC inclusion is not a regulatory green light and should not be read as SEC authorization.
Regulatory Context
- The XRP entries on DTCC appear under an "active and pre-launch" category, a status seen previously with other digital asset ETFs ahead of market debut.
- Market participants pointed to recent easing in registration processes and the launch of Solana funds as supportive context for additional crypto ETF products potentially coming to market.
Outlook
If approvals align, XRP ETFs from well-known issuers could broaden institutional access to the asset and deepen liquidity. For now, all eyes remain on formal regulatory decisions, exchange listing notices, and issuer updates, while macro tailwinds—such as progress on U.S. government funding—continue to influence short-term crypto price action.