Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
This information should
be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q. This Form 10-Q contains
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act,
and such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. All statements (other than statements of historical fact) included
in this Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments that may occur in the future, the Trust’s operations, the Sponsor’s
plans and references to the Trust’s future success and other similar matters are forward-looking statements. Words such as “could,”
“would,” “may,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” and
variations on such words or negatives thereof, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and
Trust performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, subject
to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control, and actual results could differ
materially from those discussed. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes
to differ materially from those expressed therein. We express our estimates, expectations, beliefs, and projections in good faith and
believe them to have a reasonable basis. However, we make no assurances that management’s estimates, expectations, beliefs, or projections
will be achieved or accomplished. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about many important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements
even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future, except as required by the federal securities laws.
Organization and Trust Overview
The Trust is a Delaware statutory
trust, formed on June 3, 2024 pursuant to the DSTA. The Trust operates pursuant to the Trust Agreement. The Trust is not registered as
an investment company under the 1940 Act and is not a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. The Trust is managed
and controlled by the Sponsor. The Sponsor is a limited liability company formed in the state of Delaware on June 16, 2021, and is a wholly
owned subsidiary of 21co Holdings Limited. The ultimate parent company of 21co Holdings Limited is FalconX. The Sponsor is not subject
to regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Trust, or a commodity trading
advisor with respect to the Trust. The Trust is an exchange-traded fund that issues common shares of beneficial interest representing
fractional undivided beneficial interests in its net assets that trade on the Exchange. The Shares are listed for trading on the Exchange
under the ticker symbol “TOXR”.
The Trust’s investment
objective is to seek to track the performance of XRP, as measured by the performance of the Pricing Benchmark, adjusted for the Trust’s
expenses and other liabilities. CF Benchmarks Ltd. is the Pricing Benchmark Provider. The Pricing Benchmark is designed to reflect the
performance of XRP in U.S. dollars. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Trust holds XRP at its Custodians and values its
Shares daily based on the Pricing Benchmark. The Trust is a passive investment vehicle and is not a leveraged product. The Sponsor does
not actively manage the XRP held by the Trust.
The Trust issues Shares
only in Creation Baskets of 10,000 or multiples thereof. Creation Baskets are issued and redeemed in exchange for cash. Individual Shares
will not be redeemed by the Trust but are listed and traded on the Exchange under the ticker symbol “TOXR”. The Trust issues
Shares in Creation Baskets on a continuous basis at the applicable NAV per Share on the creation order date
The Trust pays the
unitary Sponsor Fee of 0.30% of the Trust’s NAV. Prior to December 11, 2025, the Sponsor Fee was 2.50%. The Sponsor Fee is
paid by the Trust to the Sponsor as compensation for services performed under the Trust Agreement. The Sponsor Fee accrues daily and
is payable in XRP weekly in arrears. The Administrator calculates the Sponsor Fee on a daily basis by applying a 0.30% annualized
rate to the Trust’s NAV, and the amount of XRP payable in respect of each daily accrual is determined by reference to the
Pricing Benchmark. The Sponsor has agreed to pay all operating expenses (except for litigation expenses and other extraordinary
expenses) out of the Sponsor Fee.
The Trust is an “emerging
growth company” as that term is used in the Securities Act, and, as such, the Trust may elect to comply with certain reduced public
company reporting requirements.
Calculation of NAV and NAV per Share
The NAV of the Trust is used
by the Trust in its day-to-day operations to measure the net value of the Trust’s assets. The NAV is calculated on each day other
than a day when the Exchange is closed for regular trading (a “Business Day”) and is equal to the aggregate value of the Trust’s
assets less its liabilities based on the Pricing Benchmark. In determining the NAV of the Trust on any Business Day, the Administrator
calculates the price of the XRP held by the Trust as of 4:00 p.m. ET on such day. The Administrator also calculates the “NAV per
Share” of the Trust, which equals the NAV of the Trust divided by the number of outstanding Shares.
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In addition to calculating
NAV and NAV per Share, for purposes of the Trust’s financial statements, the Trust determines the net asset value of the XRP market
that the Trust considers its “principal market” as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the valuation date (the “Principal Market NAV”)
and the NAV per Share of the XRP market that the Trust considers its “principal market” as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the valuation
date (the “Principal Market NAV per Share”) on each valuation date for such financial statements. The determination of the
Principal Market NAV and Principal Market NAV per Share is identical to the calculation of NAV and NAV per Share, respectively, except
that the value of XRP is determined using the fair value of XRP based on the price in the XRP market that the Trust considers its “principal
market” as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the valuation date, rather than using the Pricing Benchmark.
NAV and NAV per Share are
not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and are not intended as substitutes for Principal Market and Principal Market NAV per
Share, respectively.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The financial statements and
accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies on estimates and assumptions
that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions affect the Trust’s application
of accounting policies. Below is a summary of accounting policies on cash and investment valuation. There were no material estimates involving
a significant level of estimation uncertainty that had or are reasonably likely to have had a material impact on the Trust’s financial
condition used in the preparation of the financial statements. In addition, please refer to Note 2 to the Financial Statements included
in this report for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies.
Cash
Cash includes non-interest
bearing, non-restricted cash maintained with one financial institution that does not exceed U.S. federally insured limits.
Investment Valuation
The Trust’s policy is
to value investments held at fair value. The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”).
ASC 820 provides guidance for determining fair value and requires increased disclosure regarding the inputs to valuation techniques used
to measure fair value. ASC 820 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for XRP in a current sale, which assumes an
exit price resulting from an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires the assumption
that XRP is sold in its principal market to market participants (or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market).
The Trust utilizes an exchange
traded price from the Trust’s principal market for XRP as of 4:00 p.m. ET on the Trust’s financial statement measurement date.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
The Trust’s NAV decreased
from $247,658,271 on December 31, 2025 to $142,148,631 on March 31, 2026, a 42.60% decrease. The decrease in the Trust’s NAV resulted
primarily from a 26.47% decrease in the price of XRP, which fell from $1.83 on December 31, 2025 to $1.34 on March 31, 2026. The decrease
in the Trust’s NAV was further amplified by a net decrease in outstanding Shares, which fell from 13,890,000 on December 31, 2025
to 10,850,000 on March 31, 2026, a result of 990,000 Shares (99 Baskets) being created and 4,030,000 Shares (403 Baskets) being redeemed
during the quarter.
Net decrease in net assets
resulting from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $(52,307,128), resulting from a net change in unrealized depreciation
on investment in XRP of $(40,434,409), a net realized loss of $(11,683,909) from XRP sold for redemptions, a net realized loss of $(63,157)
from XRP sold to pay the Sponsor Fee, and a net investment loss of $(142,862), partially offset by a net realized gain of $16,471 on in-kind
liabilities paid and a net change in unrealized appreciation on Sponsor Fee payable of $738. Other than the Sponsor Fee of $142,862, the
Trust had no expenses during the quarter.
For the Three Months ended on March 31, 2025
The Trust’s NAV increased
from $209,352,190 on December 31, 2024 to $209,384,354 on March 31, 2025, a 0.02% increase. The increase in the Trust’s NAV resulted
primarily from a 0.74% increase in the price of XRP, which rose from $2.10 on December 31, 2024 to $2.11 on March 31, 2025. No Shares
were created or redeemed during the quarter.
Net increase in net assets
resulting from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $32,164, resulting from a net change in unrealized appreciation
on investment in XRP of $1,375,222, a net change in unrealized appreciation on Sponsor Fee payable of $84,129, and a net realized gain
of $131,491 from XRP sold to pay the Sponsor Fee, partially offset by a net investment loss of $(1,558,678). The Trust’s only expense
during the quarter was the Sponsor Fee of $1,558,678.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Trust is not aware of
any trends, demands, commitments, events, or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to result in material changes to its liquidity needs.
The Trust’s only ordinary recurring expense is the fee paid to the Sponsor at an annual rate of 0.30% of the Trust’s total
NAV. In exchange for the Sponsor Fee, the Sponsor has agreed to assume the ordinary fees and expenses incurred by the Trust, including
but not limited to the following: fees charged by the Administrator, the Custodians, the Transfer Agent and the Trustee, the Marketing
Fee, the Exchange’s listing fees, typical maintenance and transaction fees of the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”),
SEC registration fees, printing and mailing costs, website fees, tax reporting fees, audit fees, license fees and expenses, up to $100,000
per annum in ordinary legal fees and expenses. The Sponsor bears expenses in connection with the Trust’s organization and initial
offering costs.
The Sponsor is not required
to pay any extraordinary or non-routine expenses. Extraordinary expenses are fees and expenses which are unexpected or unusual in nature,
such as legal claims and liabilities and litigation costs or indemnification or other unanticipated expenses. Extraordinary fees and expenses
also include material expenses which are not currently anticipated obligations of the Trust. The Trust will be responsible for the payment
of such expenses to the extent any such expenses are incurred. Routine operational, administrative, and other ordinary expenses are not
deemed extraordinary expenses. The Trust will sell XRP on an as-needed basis to pay the Sponsor’s fee.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Trust does not have any
off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
about Market Risks
The Trust is a smaller reporting
company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information otherwise required under this
item.
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