Investment
June 2025: ETF Approval Season
June brings potential spot ETF approvals. Preview of what's coming this month.
Jun 1, 20258 min
XRP Academy Blog
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If ODL Saves Banks 60% on Costs, Why Have Only 15 Adopted It?
Despite ODL cutting cross-border costs by 60%, only 15 banks have adopted it. The barriers aren't technical—they're economic, regulatory, and organizational inertia.
Dec 5, 20257 min read
Investment
Tax-Advantaged XRP Investing Strategies
Strategies for tax-efficient XRP investing. IRAs, ETFs, and tax-loss harvesting.
May 26, 20259 min
Investment
XRP in IRAs and 401(k)s: Retirement Options
Learn how XRP ETFs and self-directed IRAs enable retirement account exposure to digital assets. Comprehensive analysis of options, custodians, tax strategies, and implementation approaches for sophisticated investors.
May 25, 202510 min
Investment
XRP ETF Landscape: All Current Products
Complete overview of all XRP ETF products now available. Features, fees, and differences.
May 24, 20258 min
Investment
Volatility Shares XRP ETF Launches
Volatility Shares launches XRPI, the first non-leveraged XRP futures ETF in the US.
May 23, 202510 min
Investment
XRP Futures on CME Group: Institutional Arrival
CME Group's XRP futures launch represents the most significant institutional endorsement in XRP's history. First-week volume of $2.1B and 73% institutional participation signal a maturation of XRP markets, with profound implications for price discovery, regulatory clarity, and commercial adoption patterns.
May 18, 20258 min
Investment
Comparing XRP ETF Options: Which Is Right for You?
Futures vs. spot, leveraged vs. standard. Guide to choosing the right XRP ETF product.
May 3, 20258 min
Investment
XRP Leveraged ETFs: Risk and Reward
2x and -2x XRP ETFs are now available. Understanding the risks of leveraged crypto products.
May 2, 20258 min
Investment
ProShares XRP Futures ETFs Launch
ProShares launches XRP futures ETFs. Leveraged and inverse products hit the market.
Apr 30, 202510 min
Investment
XRP Funding Rates: What They Signal
Perpetual futures funding rates indicate market sentiment. Reading XRP funding data.
Apr 25, 20258 min
Investment
XRP Derivatives Market Overview
XRP futures and options landscape. Where to trade derivatives and market dynamics.
Apr 23, 20257 min
Investment
Brazil Launches First XRP Spot ETF
Hashdex launches the world's first XRP spot ETF in Brazil. International markets lead the way.
Apr 2, 20259 min