Roundhill Files Updated XRP ETF with SEC, Marks Regulatory Milestone

Roundhill Investments, a U.S.-based firm known for launching new ETF products, has filed an updated XRP-related ETF document with the U.S. SEC. 

While some view it as a significant step forward for Ripple’s XRP, the filing also comes with limitations that investors need to be aware of. 

Here’s what the Roundhill updated filing actually means.

Roundhill Field Post-Effective Amendment for XRP Covered ETF

According to a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 2025, Roundhill ETF Trust filed a Rule 485 amendment for its XRP Covered Call Strategy ETF.

This filing shows that XRP is now accepted as a base asset for regulated ETF strategies, marking an important step for XRP in traditional finance.

However, this filing does not create a spot XRP ETF, and it does not mean the fund will directly hold XRP tokens.

Instead, Roundhill’s ETF is designed to earn income by using options premiums linked to other XRP-based ETFs. In simple words, it focuses on making steady returns from XRP price movement rather than owning XRP itself.

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Why does the Update Filing Say?

The filing clearly states that the update was made solely to delay the ETF’s launch date, not to modify its operational structure. This means the ETF structure is already ready, and approval is not the issue, the only missing piece is the timing of when it will go live.

Even though this is not a spot ETF, the filing still sends a strong message. It confirms that XRP is accepted as a base asset for regulated ETF products. 

Moves like this usually happen after an asset passes key regulatory and structural checks, making it an important step forward for XRP.

Will Roundhill Go For the Actual XRP ETF in the Future

For now, Roundhill’s strategy is focused on earning a steady income from XRP volatility, not betting on price growth. Still, this move adds credibility to XRP’s role in regulated financial products.

While many in the XRP community hoped this amendment might lead to a spot XRP ETF, that is not currently the case.

Following this news, the XRP token price has seen a slight jump, currently trading around $1.87. 

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