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CME Group will offer two XRP futures contract sizes: a micro contract representing 2,500 XRP and a standard contract for 50,000 XRP. This move follows a brief appearance—and subsequent removal—of an XRP futures listing on the CME website in January, which had fueled speculation among market participants.
The launch reflects growing institutional interest in crypto assets. Giovanni Vicioso, CME’s head of crypto products, noted that investors are increasingly seeking to diversify and manage risk across a broader range of digital currencies. XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap exceeding $127 billion, has become widely used for cross-border payments and is closely associated with Ripple Labs. Its blockchain, the XRP Ledger, is known for its low fees and rapid transaction times, making it attractive to financial institutions and payment providers.
Ripple has formed partnerships with major players like Santander, SBI Holdings, and MoneyGram, and is participating in several central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives. The company recently reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reducing a previous $125 million fine to $50 million—a development that many view as a step toward regulatory clarity. This resolution may have influenced CME’s decision to move forward with XRP futures.
Elsewhere in the crypto market, investment product innovation continues. CME introduced Solana futures in March, available in 25 SOL and 500 SOL contracts. Additionally, Canary Capital has filed for a staked Tron ETF, which aims to deliver a 4.5% yield by staking part of its TRX assets.