Coinbase activated Trade at Settlement (TAS) for XRP futures on May 1, making XRP the first altcoin to offer this institutional block-trade execution method, previously available only for Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and crude oil futures. TAS allows large investors to execute block orders at the official 4 PM settlement price, minimizing intraday price volatility and execution costs. This move follows the SEC and CFTC's joint classification of XRP as a digital commodity in March 2026, signaling growing regulatory clarity and institutional interest. A Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey shows 25% of institutional investors plan to increase XRP holdings in 2026, with 65% citing regulatory clarity as key. The TAS launch coincides with other XRP market developments, including a Coinbase market maker program and rising XRP ETF inflows, potentially marking a significant step toward greater institutional adoption.
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