XRP Futures Now Live on CME—Spot ETFs Could Be Next $XRP
Big News for XRP Traders:
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has officially launched regulated XRP futures—a first in the U.S. crypto market. This move could be the catalyst that finally pushes spot XRP ETFs into reality.
What’s New:
Two Contract Sizes: 2,500 XRP and 50,000 XRP
Cash-Settled: No physical delivery—settled in USD
Based On: CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate (4:00 PM London fix)
XRP now joins Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in CME’s expanding crypto futures lineup. This signals growing institutional interest in XRP, despite its current price dip of -3.45% over the past 24 hours.$SOL
Why It Matters:
Spot ETFs for XRP have been under review by the SEC, with no approval yet. But history may be repeating itself: Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs were only approved after futures markets were established.
Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, put it best:$ETH
> “CME-traded XRP futures are now live. CFTC-regulated contracts on XRP. Spot XRP ETFs only a matter of time.”
Looking Ahead:
The launch of XRP futures on a regulated U.S. exchange could check a major box for the SEC—bringing spot XRP ETFs one step closer to reality.
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