Launch of XRP Futures Contracts by CME Group

On May 19, 2025, CME Group, one of the largest derivatives exchanges in the world, officially launched two new XRP futures contracts:

* XRP Futures Contract: Represents 50,000 XRP.

* Micro XRP Futures Contract: Represents 2,500 XRP.

Both contracts are cash-settled based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar reference rate (XRPUSD_RR), offering traders a regulated and transparent way to gain exposure to XRP.

Implications of the Launch:

* Greater Institutional Interest: The launch is expected to attract more institutional investors to the XRP market, providing new investment and hedging opportunities.

* Increased Liquidity: The trading of futures contracts is likely to increase liquidity and trading volume in the XRP markets.