Despite strong inflows into spot XRP ETFs, the crypto market has received an unexpected piece of news. Asset management company WisdomTree has formally submitted a withdrawal request to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its XRP ETF registration filing, choosing to temporarily exit the increasingly competitive crypto ETF space.
According to RW filings submitted to the SEC on January 6, WisdomTree Digital Commodity Services, the sponsor of the WisdomTree XRP Fund Trust, has proactively requested withdrawal of its previously submitted S-1 registration statement pursuant to relevant provisions of the Securities Act of 1933. The filing clearly indicates that WisdomTree has decided to discontinue the XRP ETF project and has simultaneously withdrawn all attachments and amendments submitted since the initial filing on December 2, 2024. The ETF was originally intended to provide investors with a compliant channel to directly participate in the price performance of Ripple’s native token XRP, but ultimately did not reach the fund issuance stage.
This decision is particularly intriguing given the continued heating up of the XRP ETF market. At the beginning of 2026, spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. market have attracted substantial institutional and retail capital. Data shows that within just a few weeks, cumulative inflows into XRP ETFs have exceeded $1.25 billion, making it one of the best-performing altcoin ETFs currently.
On Tuesday alone, U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded net inflows of $19.12 million, demonstrating sustained capital interest. Specifically, XRPZ under Franklin Securities led with $7.35 million, followed by XRPC from Canary Securities ($6.49 million) and the XRP ETF launched by Bitwise ($3.54 million). Driven by continuous capital inflows, the total net asset value of XRP ETFs has approached $1.62 billion.
As crypto ETF products expand rapidly and issuers diversify their digital asset portfolios, WisdomTree’s exit does not signal cooling market demand but rather highlights the complexity of competition in the XRP ETF space. Market observers generally believe that regulatory strategies, product positioning, and internal risk assessments may be key factors prompting WisdomTree to pause its advancement.
Overall, the capital performance of XRP ETFs remains solid with sustained institutional demand. WisdomTree’s withdrawal appears more like a phase-based strategic adjustment rather than a negation of XRP or crypto ETF prospects. In the future, the landscape of the XRP ETF market remains worth continuous attention.
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