As of today, Monday, May 19, 2025, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) officially begins trading XRP futures contracts, marking an important step in integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets.

📌 Details of the XRP Futures Contract Launch at CME

Launch Date: Monday, May 19, 2025

Trading Platform: CME Globex

Types of Contracts:

Standard Contract: Represents 50,000 XRP

Micro Contract: Represents 2,500 XRP

Settlement Method: Cash settlement based on the CME CF XRP/USD price index

Availability: Available for institutions and individual investors through platforms like Robinhood

📈 Expected Impact

Increased Liquidity: Providing regulated futures contracts may attract new institutional investors, enhancing trading volume and liquidity in the XRP market.