CME Group Launches XRP Futures
CME Group has officially launched XRP Futures on May 19, 2025, allowing investors to buy or sell XRP at a specified price in the future. This launch is expected to increase XRP adoption among institutional investors and enhance market liquidity.
XRP Futures Contract Details:
- Contract Type: XRP futures contracts are cash-settled, meaning settlement is done in cash without physical asset exchange.
- Contract Size: Contracts are available in two sizes: micro (2,500 XRP) and standard (50,000 XRP), providing flexibility for both retail and institutional investors.
- Settlement Price: The settlement price will be based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, calculated daily at 4:00 PM London time.
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CME Group has officially launched XRP Futures on May 19, 2025, allowing investors to buy or sell XRP at a specified price in the future. This launch is expected to increase XRP adoption among institutional investors and enhance market liquidity.
XRP Futures Contract Details:
- Contract Type: XRP futures contracts are cash-settled, meaning settlement is done in cash without physical asset exchange.
- Contract Size: Contracts are available in two sizes: micro (2,500 XRP) and standard (50,000 XRP), providing flexibility for both retail and institutional investors.
- Settlement Price: The settlement price will be based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, calculated daily at 4:00 PM London time.
The launch of XRP Futures marks a significant expansion of CME into the crypto market, particularly altcoins, following the launch of futures contracts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana [7][8].