Canary Capital Group has filed an updated S-1 to the SEC regarding their proposed Canary XRP ETF. The move is seen as a major step toward mainstream adoption of the Ripple-associated token in U.S. markets.
Canary Capital Positions XRP for Mainstream Investment After Amended Spot ETF Filing
The SEC document shows that the updated registration statement outlines plan for the fund to list on the Cboe BXZ Exchange. It would provide investors with direct exposure to XRP without requiring them to hold the digital asset themselves.
The Canary XRP ETF is a Delaware statutory trust. Their investment aim is to follow the movement of the XRP. It relies on the CoinDesk XRP CCIXber 60m New York Rate as their reference rate.
The fund will own XRP and custody arrangements will be provided through the services of a designated trust company. This ETF should be more attractive to investors who want access to a cryptocurrency in a more transparent and simple way. It is a contrast to futures-based products that use derivatives.
After approval, shares of the ETF could be owned by investors via traditional brokerage accounts and traded on Cboe BZX exchange. Investors would benefit from the price changes of XRP without having to deal with the need of managing a wallet or trading on crypto exchanges. This mirrors the structure of existing Bitcoin spot ETFs, but with a focus on Ripple’s native token.
A previous SEC decision delay has not deterred Canary Capital. With its amended filing, the firm joins a small but expanding group of issuers betting on demand for crypto-backed exchange-traded products
Filing Notes Risks as Approval Optimism Increases
The disclosure also reveals some of the pertinent risks. The trust is not subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940. Therefore, holders do not receive the protection provided by a mutual fund or registered investment adviser. However, the dismissal of the XRP lawsuit could by the U.S. appeals court has further strengthened optimism around XRP’s regulatory standing.
The ETF also cautions that shutdowns at cryptocurrency exchanges or custody exploits can result in large losses. Nevertheless, this action indicates a greater optimism that regulators could eventually give a green light to a spot XRP ETF. The SEC’s response will determine whether XRP will become a part of digital assets offered within the structure of regulated ETFs.
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