XRP News: CoinShares Suddenly Withdraws XRP ETF Application, Here’s Why

The excitement around new crypto ETFs in the U.S. has been huge this year, with billions flowing into products tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum and even Solana. But in a surprising development, digital asset manager CoinShares has abruptly withdrawn its plans to launch several highly awaited ETFs, including a spot XRP ETF, a Solana staking ETF and a Litecoin ETF.

The company officially submitted withdrawal requests to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), confirming that none of the products will move forward. No shares were ever issued, making the decision final. This sudden retreat has left the crypto community questioning why CoinShares canceled products at a time when competitors have attracted over millions into XRP and Solana ETFs.

Why CoinShares Walked Away

According to reports, CoinShares says the move is strategic, not a regulatory failure. CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti reportedly said  the U.S. crypto ETF market has changed too quickly and in ways that make it difficult for mid-sized issuers to compete. Large institutions now dominate most inflows, creating a landscape where new entrants struggle to stand out or operate at profitable margins.

The company explained that distribution expenses are rising and pressure from giants like BlackRock and Fidelity makes single-asset altcoin ETFs tough to scale. Instead of pushing into an increasingly crowded ETF field, CoinShares wants to shift its focus to areas where it can grow faster and generate higher margins.

Shifting Focus to Higher-Margin Products

CoinShares now plans to prioritize businesses that offer better long-term potential. These include crypto-equity exposure products, thematic investment baskets and actively managed funds that blend traditional markets with digital assets. The company says  these categories offer stronger profit opportunities than single-asset ETFs and allow it to avoid head-to-head competition with the largest financial institutions in the ETF space.

Regulatory Concerns Still Hanging Over the Market

Although the U.S. has approved several crypto ETFs, including some tied to altcoins, regulatory uncertainty remains. The SEC continues to be cautious with products involving staking and certain underlying transactions. CoinShares’ decision to withdraw its staked Solana ETF was partly influenced by the fact that some of the required underlying transactions never occurred, according to filings.