Canada's leading digital asset manager 3iQ highlights the institutional advantages of its new XRP ETF (XRPQ), offering unmatched pricing and security for investors.
Pascal St-Jean, CEO of 3iQ Digital Asset Management, revealed how their XRP ETF provides exclusive benefits unavailable to retail investors:
Institutional-Grade XRP Access
- Procures XRP through global liquidity provider networks
- Achieves bulk pricing impossible for individual traders
- Implements cold storage with physically-backed ETF tracking
"No retail advisor or investor can buy XRP at the global rates we secure," St-Jean emphasized during an interview with Crypto Eri, referencing their institutional execution strategies.
XRPQ ETF Performance Highlights
- Launched June 18, 2025 on TSX with 0% management fees for six months
- Raised $23.21 million within three trading days
- Surpassed competitor Purpose Investments' XRPP ($10.7M assets)
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Community-Centric Approach
St-Jean framed the zero-fee period as "community appreciation," noting:
- Mission to provide regulated digital asset access
- Will remain Canada's most cost-effective XRP ETF post-promotion
- Ripple's undisclosed investment boosts credibility
Regulatory Landscape Comparison
While Canada leads with spot XRP ETFs:
- U.S. still reviewing spot products (SEC decision expected October 2025)
- Futures-based XRP ETFs already attracting significant investment
- Coinbase's Paul Grewal criticizes U.S. regulatory delays
FAQ: XRP ETF Essentials
Q: How does XRPQ achieve better pricing than retail exchanges?
A: Through bulk purchases from global liquidity pools and institutional execution networks.
Q: What security measures protect the ETF's XRP holdings?
A: All assets are cold-stored with blockchain-verified tracking via physically-backed structure.
Q: Can international investors access XRPQ?
A: Yes, through TSX trading compliant with local regulations.
Q: When might the U.S. approve a spot XRP ETF?
A: SEC could decide by October 2025, though Canada's 3-year lead on Bitcoin ETFs suggests possible delays.