XRP is a digital asset created by Ripple, a company focused on modernizing global payments through blockchain technology. While Ripple is the company that develops payment solutions, XRP is the digital asset that powers these solutions, making it faster and cheaper to move money across borders. Designed specifically for financial institutions, XRP enables quick, low-cost international transfers by acting as a bridge currency, allowing banks and payment providers to convert between different fiat currencies efficiently. Together, Ripple and XRP are paving the way for a new era of streamlined, affordable global payments.
XRP addresses major pain points in traditional cross-border transactions:
Speed: XRP transactions settle within seconds, whereas bank transfers can take days.
Cost-Effective: XRP’s low fees make it ideal for affordable cross-border payments.
Liquidity Solutions: XRP acts as a bridge currency, enabling easy conversion between different fiat currencies.
This functionality makes XRP highly appealing for financial institutions seeking to improve payment efficiency and reduce transaction costs.
RippleNet, Ripple’s global payment network, uses XRP to facilitate instant currency exchanges and cross-border transactions. XRP acts as a bridge asset, making it easy to convert one currency to another. RippleNet’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution also leverages XRP, enabling financial institutions to access liquidity in real-time, cutting costs and eliminating the need for pre-funded accounts.
Ripple’s network includes over 300 financial institutions, underscoring XRP’s role in fostering a more efficient global payment system.
For investors, XRP represents a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the growing digital payments sector. Virtune XRP ETP is a physically-backed exchange-traded product (ETP) designed to offer investors a secure and cost-effective way to gain exposure to XRP. This is made possible through a transparent and physically-backed structure with institutional-level security.