Roundhill Investments XRP The update of the focused ETF application stood out as a remarkable development in terms of the relationship of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance in the USA. The document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 30, 2025 revealed that XRP is considered the underlying asset in regulated ETF strategies. However, an update spot XRP ETFIt does not indicate that it will be implemented and the ETF does not hold XRP directly. Still, the step in question is considered an important threshold as it shows the point XRP has reached in the regulatory process.
What Does Roundhill’s XRP-Focused ETF Update Mean?
US based asset management company Roundhill Investmentssubmitted a “post-effective amendment” under Rule 485 to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in its application dated December 30, 2025. Updated document XRP Covered Call Strategy ETFPrepared for and confirmed that XRP is now accepted as the underlying asset in regulated ETF strategies. This approach is seen as a significant threshold for the integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial product ecosystem in the USA.
in question ETF Its structure is not directly aimed at buying or holding the XRP coin. Instead, it focuses on generating premium income from options contracts derived from other ETFs tied to XRP. Thus, investors gain access to a strategy that aims to create regular income from fluctuations in the price of XRP. The model aims to turn volatility into income rather than taking a position on price increases.
A critical detail in the application is that the update was not made to change the operational structure, but only to postpone the launch date of the ETF. This statement shows that the ETF is structurally ready and there are no technical obstacles in the approval process.
Spot XRP ETF Prospects
Although the updated file has strengthened the expectation of a spot ETF in the XRP community, the current table does not indicate that a product in this direction will come into effect immediately. Roundhill’s preferred strategy emphasizes generating regular income from price movements rather than investing directly in the long-term rise of XRP’s price. This approach appeals to a more cautious and income-oriented investor profile.
Despite this, development Ripple It was interpreted as a strong signal that XRP had passed certain thresholds in terms of regulation. Gaining core asset status in traditional financial products creates a basis that can pave the way for more comprehensive ETF applications in the future.
Following the news, XRP’s price was trading at $1.87 with limited movement. Although the market’s reaction remains limited, the application is considered a step that strengthens XRP’s position among regulated financial products.
