XRP ETF smashes records with the biggest launch of 2025

The long-awaited REX-Osprey XRP ETF ($XRPR) launched on September 18, 2025, and immediately drew strong demand, recording $37. 7 million in trading volume on its first day.

In particular, this performance makes $XRPR the largest day-one “natural” dollar volume of any ETF debut in 2025, edging out the previous leader $IVES, and placing it ahead of hundreds of other new listings. By comparison, the $DOJE ETF logged $17 million on launch day, which still ranked among the year’s top five out of over 710 ETF launches.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas highlighted the milestone on X (formerly Twitter): “$XRPR traded $37. 7m on Day One, which edges out $IVES for the biggest day one (natural) $ volume of any 2025 launch.

$DOJE is no slouch at $17m, which would be Top 5 for year. .

out of 710 launches. Good sign for the onslaught of 33 Act ETFs coming soon.

” XRP exposure in the U. S.

market The strong debut signals pent-up demand for regulated XRP exposure in the U. S.

market. Unlike spot ETFs that directly hold underlying assets, $XRPR operates under a Registered Investment Company (RIC) structure, holding a mix of XRP , cash, and Treasuries.

This design allows investors to gain regulated XRP exposure without directly handling the tokens. With XRP trading above $3 and a market cap over $181 billion, the ETF’s successful launch adds to the growing narrative of institutional adoption.

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