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Five spot XRP ETFs have just appeared on the DTCC list

Five Spot XRP ETFs Expected to Launch in the U.S. by End of November

Five spot XRP ETFs from CoinRP are anticipated to hit the U.S. market by the end of November. The latest DTCC list, updated last Friday, includes both active ETFs that can be processed at the DTCC and pre-launch ETFs that currently cannot. Typically, pre-launch ETFs lack the necessary regulatory and other approvals.

Nearly a week ago, Cryptopolitan reported that XRP ETFs are expected to launch in the U.S. within the next two weeks. U.S. SEC filings reveal multiple XRP ETF products in the pipeline, and the removal delay clauses found in their S-1 filings suggest that approval is almost guaranteed.

Cryptopolitan also noted that REX-Osprey’s XRPR ETF is already active in U.S. markets, and rising XRP ETF speculation has created new market opportunities for XRP Tundra.

Nate Geraci Predicts XRP ETFs Could Launch This Week

Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, stated earlier today that the conclusion of the government shutdown means the floodgates for spot crypto ETFs are opening. He highlighted that the first ‘33 Act spot XRP ETF could launch as early as this week.

In last week’s ETF buzz, Geraci disclosed that Canary’s spot XRP ETF is coming soon, potentially by the end of this week. Canary Capital filed with the U.S. SEC on November 8, seeking to list and trade on The Nasdaq.

The CoinDesk Indices calculate the Pricing Benchmark based on a 60-minute time-weighted average price of the XRP-USD CCIXber Reference Rate. The Trust also intends to use Gemini and BitGo as its XRP custodians.

Geraci further mentioned that WisdomTree has filed for the CoinDesk 20 ETF, which will hold 20 of the largest crypto assets by market capitalization that are eligible for inclusion in the index. XRP is expected to represent nearly 19.6% of the total holdings.

“Sometime in the next two weeks, I expect the launch of the first spot XRP ETFs. The SEC had open litigation against Ripple for the past five years, up until three months ago. In my opinion, the launch of spot XRP ETFs represents the final nail in the coffin of previous anti-crypto regulators.”
— Nate Geraci, Co-founder of the ETF Institute

October Breaks Record with 136 ETF Launches

Geraci’s weekly ETF buzz revealed that October recorded a remarkable 136 ETF launches. However, Roundhill CEO Dave Mazza emphasized the challenges faced by small, upstart issuers trying to survive in the competitive ETF landscape, a situation well documented in the industry.

Investor Interest Surges: Charles Schwab Reports

Charles Schwab’s latest ETF study indicates that nearly 62% of investors can envision putting all their money into ETFs. Half of those surveyed (50%) said they could be fully invested in ETFs within the next five years.

Schwab interprets this data as a sign of growing affinity for and reliance on ETFs to meet a broad range of investment needs. Additionally, 66% of respondents began investing in ETFs within the past five years.

The study found that the vast majority of investors (approximately 94%) agree that ETFs help maintain low portfolio costs, while 46% said ETFs provide access to asset classes that might otherwise be inaccessible.

David Botset, Managing Director and Head of Strategy, Innovation, and Stewardship at Schwab Asset Management, remarked that the investment world is undergoing rapid transformation. He pointed out that ETF investors are at the forefront of this evolving landscape.

Botset believes many investors are using ETFs—which now outnumber individual U.S. stocks—for low-cost core portfolio investments. He also noted that 48% of ETF investors want exposure to fixed income allocations.

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Anti-CZ whale racks up more than $21M in unrealized gains after shorting $ASTER

On-chain whale trader dubbed “Anti-CZ” by the crypto community has amassed over $21 million in unrealized profit from shorting the ASTER token, according to a Tuesday report from market tracker Lookonchain.

The decentralized exchange (DEX) token ASTER surged after Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) publicly revealed he had purchased it 48 hours prior. However, the pseudonymous trader behind the wallet address 0x9eec placed a massive short position on ASTER through the decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid shortly after CZ’s announcement.

The timing was critical: the bet came just minutes after CZ disclosed buying roughly 2 million ASTER tokens on Sunday, an announcement that caused the token’s price to jump about 20%. Lookonchain flagged the trader’s activity following CZ’s post, noting the whale held ASTER tokens worth $52.8 million at the time, with a liquidation price near $2.091.

### Dual Wallet Strategy and Leveraged Shorts

The trader reportedly operates two separate wallets, both carrying active leveraged short positions on ASTER, as well as DOGE, ETH, XRP, and kPEPE. This data was observed through Hyperliquid’s dashboard and reviewed by Cryptopolitan.

Combined, these two wallets now show over $21 million in unrealized profit from ASTER shorts alone, with nearly $100 million in total unrealized gains across all open positions.

### ASTER Shorts Breakdown: Over $36M in Positions, $15.8M+ in Profits

Based on Hyperscan updates:

– The first wallet holds a $36.07 million short position on ASTER at 3x leverage, opened at an average entry price of $1.2083. With ASTER’s market price currently sliding to $0.8371, this position is up by $15.84 million — a 131.7% profit.

– The second, smaller ASTER short sits in another wallet with a $12.84 million position at an average entry price of $1.1625. This trade shows $4.95 million in unrealized profit, a 115.7% return on investment (ROI).

The liquidation price for this smaller position stands at $2.2324, well above current prices, indicating minimal liquidation risk unless ASTER experiences an unexpected price spike.

### Profitable Shorts on Other Altcoins

The trader’s Hyperliquid portfolio also includes sizable leveraged short bets on other meme coins and altcoins:

– DOGE shorts total $25.2 million at 5x leverage, entered at $0.2075. With DOGE now trading near $0.1618, these positions have gained over $7 million.

– A $11.8 million short position on kPEPE, also at 5x leverage, has returned more than $5.09 million — a 215.7% unrealized gain. The liquidation price sits comfortably above at $0.0353.

### CZ’s Endorsement Sparks ASTER Volatility

As previously reported by Cryptopolitan late Sunday, ASTER’s price volatility accelerated following CZ’s endorsement on X (formerly Twitter), where he announced purchasing 2 million tokens. This spurred traders to jump on the bullish bandwagon, driving ASTER’s price to a peak of $1.30.

However, once the initial hype and social media chatter subsided, ASTER’s price plunged nearly 30% within a day, wiping out the “CZ pump” gains and pushing the token back below $1 into bearish territory.

“Hyperliquid fans have been bashing CZ for shilling ASTER right on X,” said one community member, noting how quickly the rally reversed. “If you jumped on ASTER the second CZ shilled it, congrats, you’re officially in the red. This ain’t shade at anyone.”

### Technical Outlook: Key Levels to Watch

On the daily chart, ASTER slipped below the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $0.94 — a critical threshold that could signal whether the correction deepens into a full reversal.

Crypto trader Ardi Altcoin commented in a Telegram update: “The focus isn’t on chasing upside for now, because bulls are fighting to preserve structure. Dropping down below $0.85-$0.90 would hand control entirely to bears and change the short-term trend to decisively bearish.”

To regain positive momentum, ASTER bulls would need to reclaim the 61.8% Fibonacci level at $1.01, which could set the stage for a move back above $1.30, Ardi added.

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