21Shares triggers 20-day countdown for potential SEC approval of spot XRP ETF.
Canary Capital’s XRP ETF also enters countdown window, may trade under ticker XRPC.
Ripple gains momentum with new partnerships and RLUSD stablecoin milestone.
The countdown for a potential US spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has officially begun, with asset manager 21Shares filing an amended prospectus that activates a 20-day window under Section 8(a) of US securities law.
The move marks a significant step toward possible approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has sparked renewed optimism within the XRP community.
21Shares triggers 20-day countdown
The development was first highlighted by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who noted in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that “21Shares just dropped an 8(a) for their spot XRP ETF. 20 day clock in effect.”
The Section 8(a) provision stipulates that a registration statement becomes effective automatically after 20 days unless the SEC intervenes to delay or request amendments.
The amended filing removes any “delaying amendment” language, meaning the countdown to potential effectiveness is now underway.
If the SEC does not act within the 20 days, the filing would become effective automatically, paving the way for the fund’s launch.
This procedural step has also been taken by other prospective XRP ETF issuers, signaling increasing competition among asset managers to bring the first US spot XRP ETF to market.
Canary Capital joins the XRP ETF race
The 21Shares filing follows a similar move by Canary Capital Group, whose XRP ETF filing also entered its 20-day countdown window earlier.
Canary Capital, in a post on social media, told investors to “get ready,” adding that the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) is “coming soon.”
The proposed ETF would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPC, holding XRP in custody with Gemini Trust Company and BitGo Trust Company.
The fund would use the CoinDesk XRP CCIX New York Rate as its official pricing benchmark.
Canary Capital’s entry into the race comes after the firm successfully launched the first US spot ETFs for Litecoin (LTC) and Hedera (HBAR) in late October — a move that strengthened investor confidence in the possibility of additional crypto ETF approvals, including for XRP.
Ripple momentum builds ahead of potential approval
The XRP ETF progress adds to what has already been a significant period for Ripple Labs and the broader XRP ecosystem.
Ripple recently announced new partnerships with Mastercard and WebBank to support settlement for its RLUSD stablecoin, while the XRP Ledger (XRPL) surpassed 100 million ledgers recorded.
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD also achieved a milestone, crossing the $1 billion circulation mark.
These milestones, coupled with the ETF momentum, have fueled optimism that institutional interest in XRP could rise sharply if an ETF gains regulatory clearance.
Market participants note that a US-approved spot XRP ETF would provide traditional investors with exposure to XRP through regulated channels, potentially driving liquidity and adoption.
As the 20-day countdown unfolds, the crypto community remains on watch.
Should the SEC refrain from issuing delays, the 21Shares XRP ETF could soon become the latest addition to the expanding lineup of digital asset investment products in the US.
