For years, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has existed in a kind of regulatory purgatory as Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the SEC cast a shadow over the entire asset, keeping institutional money on the sidelines and leaving retail investors with limited, often inconvenient ways to get exposure. Thankfully, this chapter is now closed and the SEC’s approval of spot XRP ETFs marks one of the most significant developments in crypto’s ongoing push into mainstream finance. Best of all, it opens the door for everyday investors to participate in XRP’s next move without touching a crypto exchange.

• XRP (ticker symbol: XRP) has emerged from regulatory purgatory following the SEC’s approval of spot XRP ETFs, marking a significant…