XRPI is an actively managed investment vehicle designed to generate returns correlated with XRP futures contracts. These futures are traded on exchanges regulated by the CFTC, and the fund also holds supporting assets such as cash or top-tier securities. Its strategy involves seeking full exposure to XRP's performance by focusing on near-term XRP futures and systematically rolling these contracts forward before they mature. While it does not directly acquire XRP tokens, the fund profits from increases in the price of XRP futures contracts, though investors are fully exposed to potential losses. For context, the underlying XRP cryptocurrency primarily serves as a medium for streamlining international transactions and payments via the Ripple network. Beyond futures, the fund's portfolio may encompass shares in other XRP-linked Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) not registered under the 1940 Act (where permitted), indices tied to XRP, and swap agreements linked to XRP's price. Structurally, the fund employs a subsidiary domiciled in the Cayman Islands for its futures contract investments.

Asset class

Alternatives

Issuer

Volatility Shares

Domicile

US

Inception date

May 22, 2025

ISIN

US92864M7801