3IQ Launches First XRP ETF in North America Backed by Ripple, Paving the Way for Institutional Cryptocurrency Investment

As traditional financial markets increasingly integrate with the world of cryptocurrencies, digital asset management company 3IQ Corp. has announced a major milestone: the launch of the 3IQ XRP ETF (ticker: XRPQ, XRPQ.U) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). This is the first XRP ETF in North America, designed to provide institutional and retail investors with direct, transparent, and highly secure access to XRP, the third-largest digital asset by market capitalization.

The event not only expands the portfolio of regulated digital financial products but also marks the direct involvement of Ripple, the company behind the XRP blockchain infrastructure as an initial investor, reinforcing the fund’s legitimacy and influence in the digital asset investment space.

XRP ETF: A New Breakthrough for Institutional Crypto Investment
3IQ XRP ETF officially begins trading on June 18, 2025 on the TSX, joining two other XRP ETFs, the Evolve XRP ETF and the Purpose XRP ETF. This reflects the growing consensus among asset managers on the long-term potential of XRP, despite previous regulatory uncertainties.

Secured by a cold storage system, the fund invests in XRP through carefully selected exchanges and OTC platforms. In addition, 3IQ announced a 6-month free management fee, providing cost-effective access for investors.

Sharing the fund’s vision, Pascal St-Jean, Chairman and CEO of 3IQ, commented: “XRP has demonstrated its strength and potential for over a decade. With this ETF, qualified investors in Canada and globally can access this asset class through a safe, transparent, low-cost and tax-optimized vehicle.”

XRP: A Strategic Asset in Financial Portfolios
The launch of the XRP ETF comes at a time when demand for regulated cryptocurrency investment vehicles is on the rise, especially as more institutions seek to participate in the digital asset market in a structured manner. XRP, which stands out as a fast and low-cost means of transferring value across borders, is attracting new attention in the era of institutionalized cryptocurrency.

The official public trading of XRP ETF brings three strategic benefits to investors:

Structured and transparent access to XRP, avoiding custody risks and self-custody of digital assets.

A reasonable asset allocation through traditional investment accounts and retirement plans, expanding the availability of XRP in long-term portfolios.

Strict security and supervision mechanisms, meeting institutional standards, including cold storage asset custody and strict regulatory compliance.

3IQ: A pioneer in regulated digital asset investment
Founded in 2012, 3IQ is one of the pioneers in providing cryptocurrency investment products to traditional investors. The company has previously successfully launched ETFs such as Bitcoin ETF (BTCQ) and Ethereum ETF (ETHQ) in Canada, and recently Solana ETF (SOLQ) which quickly surpassed $120 million in assets under management.

The XRP ETF is the next step in 3IQ's strategy to expand its managed digital asset portfolio, aiming to provide modern, accessible financial instruments that are tailored to the needs of institutional investors who are increasingly interested in crypto.

Market Signals: Digital Asset Maturity
The simultaneous listing of three XRP ETFs on TSX is a clear demonstration of the maturity of the digital asset market in North America. Despite past regulatory difficulties, especially the long-standing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the market is gradually confirming that XRP is an asset with real-world application potential and is worth investing in for the long term.

At the same time, Ripple-backed ETFs also demonstrate the growing level of collaboration between blockchain development companies and traditional asset managers, aiming to build sustainable bridges between the old and new financial worlds.

Conclusion
With the launch of the 3IQ XRP ETF and the strategic backing of Ripple, the digital asset market is witnessing a clear shift. This is not only a step forward in terms of financial products, but also a strong signal that crypto investments are gradually becoming an integral part of the global financial ecosystem.

As large institutions continue to enter the crypto market through regulated ETFs like XRPQ, the crypto space is entering a new phase where scale, transparency, and trust play a core role in shaping the next wave of digital assets.