Brazil Launches the First Global XRP ETF and Marks a Worldwide Milestone
The South American giant takes the lead and debuts the XRPH11, a pioneering investment vehicle focused on Ripple's digital currency.
The universe of digital assets has witnessed a monumental development. Last Friday, April 25, the Brazilian market welcomed the XRPH11, the inaugural XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) with international reach, a move that positions Brazil at the forefront of crypto financial innovation.
This pioneering instrument, which is already trading on the exchange under the symbol XRPH11, is the result of a strategic alliance between Hashdex, a renowned asset manager specializing in the crypto ecosystem, and the firm Genial Investimentos. Together, they have materialized the first fund of its kind in the entire world dedicated to XRP.
The central objective of this new ETF is to leverage the potential of XRP to optimize the efficiency of cross-border payments, using robust blockchain technology as a pillar.
With a defined investment policy, the XRPH11 commits to allocating at least 95% of its assets directly to XRP or through derivative instruments such as futures contracts.
This debut takes on particular relevance when considering the global regulatory landscape. While Brazil celebrates this advancement, the United States, home to Ripple (the company behind XRP), has yet to give the green light to an XRP ETF through its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
