The launch of regulated XRP futures at CME Group marks an important institutional milestone for XRP, and Hidden Road completed the first block trade at the opening. According to confirmed information, CME Group launched XRP and Micro XRP futures contracts on May 19, 2025, following regulatory approval. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted this event in a post on X, noting that Hidden Road, an institutional brokerage firm, executed the first block trade at the start of the session. This step reflects a growing institutional interest in XRP and its integration into regulated financial markets.
