XRP futures contracts will launch on May 19. This is not a rumor; it’s a signal. When the CME exchange moves, it means institutional money is closely watching and preparing.

This is not just another derivative product. Futures often lay the groundwork for exchange-traded funds. Analysts at JP Morgan have drawn the same map before, first Bitcoin futures, then exchange-traded funds. Ethereum followed. XRP could be next.

With Ripple gaining legal clarity in the United States, the timing could not be more strategic. The numbers are compelling. XRP has risen to nearly $2.50, its highest level since January 2018, as whales accumulated $1.66 billion in just three weeks.$ETH