First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Generates 35% Return in 2026
The Canary XRP ETF, the first U.S. spot XRP ETF, has delivered a 35% return since its 2026 launch.
The Canary XRP ETF, the first U.S. spot XRP ETF, has delivered a 35% return since its 2026 launch. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.37. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 3 outlets (Finbold, Decrypt, Crypto Daily), plus live market data, as of Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:01 UTC.
The strong performance of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF highlights growing institutional interest in XRP and could attract more mainstream investment into the cryptocurrency market. However, technical vulnerabilities in XRP's payment engine raise concerns about its long-term stability.
- Canary XRP ETF has delivered a 35% return since its 2026 launch.
- XRP price is currently $1.37, down 0.51% in the last 24 hours.
- Technical issues in XRP's payment engine could allow minting beyond supply limits.
Finbold, Decrypt and Crypto Daily all report on the performance of the Canary XRP ETF, with Finbold specifying a 35% return since its 2026 launch. While Finbold focuses on the ETF's performance, Decrypt highlights a technical vulnerability in XRP's payment engine that could allow for the minting of XRP beyond its total supply. This discrepancy in focus - ETF performance versus technical concerns - reflects different aspects of XRP's market presence and potential risks. No outlet provides conflicting information, but they emphasize different elements of the XRP ecosystem.
The Canary 
XRP ETF, the first U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded fund, has generated a 35% return since its launch in 2026, according to Finbold. This performance indicates strong investor interest in XRP and the potential for cryptocurrency-based ETFs to attract mainstream investment.
Despite the positive ETF performance, technical concerns about XRP's underlying infrastructure have emerged. Decrypt reports that an integer vulnerability in XRP's payment engine, which has been dormant since 2015, could allow an attacker to mint XRP beyond the token's total supply. This vulnerability raises questions about the security and long-term stability of XRP.
The total cryptocurrency market cap currently stands at $2.88 trillion, with the overall market showing a flat trend. 
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has seen a 0.79% increase in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index, which measures market sentiment, is at 57, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.
XRP, the cryptocurrency underlying the Canary ETF, is currently priced at $1.37, representing a 0.51% decrease in the last 24 hours. Over the past week, XRP has experienced a more significant decline of 10.22%, with its market cap now at $86.6 billion. These figures suggest that while the ETF is performing well, the underlying cryptocurrency is facing some downward pressure.
The strong performance of the Canary XRP ETF could attract more institutional investors to the cryptocurrency market, potentially leading to increased demand for XRP. However, the technical vulnerabilities highlighted by Decrypt underscore the need for ongoing security improvements in blockchain technology. Investors will be watching for further developments in both the ETF's performance and the resolution of XRP's technical issues.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.37 to $1.37 — +0.00%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹143.17 (about $1.37), up 0.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.0% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Generates 35% Return in 2026 — questions & answers
What is the current price of XRP?
XRP is currently priced at $1.37, down 0.51% in the last 24 hours.
How much has the Canary XRP ETF returned since its launch?
The Canary XRP ETF has returned 35% since its 2026 launch.
What technical vulnerability has been identified in XRP?
An integer overflow vulnerability in XRP's payment engine could allow for the minting of XRP beyond its total supply.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹143.17 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.37. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Finbold, Decrypt, Crypto Daily, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.