Grayscale’s XRP ETF and Trust Propel XRP Price Up 10% Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Following a recent update by CNF on Ripple’s focus on enterprise solutions rather than retail XRP holders, as explained by experts, Grayscale Investments has reported that the launch of the Grayscale XRP Trust has led to a nearly 10% increase in XRP’s price.

This new trust provides accredited investors, both individual and institutional, with a way to invest in XRP, the digital token that powers the XRP Ledger for international transactions.

Unlike ETFs with variable share volumes, this closed-end trust has a fixed number of shares, making it less liquid. Grayscale’s head of product and research, Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, stated:

We believe Grayscale XRP Trust provides investors with exposure to a blockchain solution that is potentially positioned to play a crucial role in optimizing legacy financial systems by streamlining cross-border payments.

Market Reaction and Regulatory Impact

According to recent data, the introduction of the XRP Trust caused XRP’s price to surge by 9.8%, reaching approximately 59 cents, though it remains down about 8% for the year. With XRP’s market capitalization now around $32 billion, the price continues to rise by 6.34%, highlighting growing acceptance of XRP as a serious investment.

Speculation is also increasing that recent regulatory scrutiny from SEC Chair Gary Gensler might be indirectly benefiting XRP. Additionally, Ripple is seeking a delay on a $125 million payment to the SEC as both parties prepare for a potential appeal.

In another recent CNF update, it was noted that Grayscale launched the first U.S. XRP Trust, aiming to provide institutional exposure to XRP’s unique cross-border payment capabilities. Furthermore, the trust could be converted into an ETF, pending SEC approval, signaling potential mainstream adoption of XRP.

At the time of writing, Ripple (XRP) is trading at $0.5603, having surged by 4.71% in the past day and 3.18% in the past week.