Chicago-based CME Group officially introduced XRP and Micro XRP futures to its crypto derivatives lineup on May 19, confirming the launch via social media platform X. CME Group operates one of the largest derivatives marketplaces in the world, providing financial instruments across asset classes. The company shared:

XRP and Micro XRP futures are now live.

This marked a new addition to CME’s growing set of regulated cryptocurrency offerings, aimed at institutional traders seeking tools for exposure, hedging, and speculation tied to XRP’s market performance.

The newly launched contracts come in two sizes. The standard XRP futures represent 50,000 XRP per contract, while Micro XRP futures cover 2,500 XRP. Both are quoted in U.S. dollars per XRP and allow multiple trading strategies—outright, block, or BTIC (Basis Trade at Index Close). The contracts are financially settled, offering participants cost-effective ways to access XRP’s price movements. They are available on CME’s Globex and Clearport platforms, operating from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon with scheduled breaks.

These futures are regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), ensuring transparent pricing and standardization through settlement to the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate.

Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive at Ripple Labs, responded positively to the move:

The launch of regulated XRP futures on CME marks a key institutional milestone for XRP.

The Ripple CEO added that he is “very excited to report that Hidden Road cleared the first block trade on CME at the opening!” Ripple recently announced its acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking one of the largest deals in the digital asset space. This strategic move positions Ripple as the first cryptocurrency company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker.

The availability of XRP futures on a regulated venue like CME could significantly advance institutional adoption of the asset. Financial institutions have historically required clear legal frameworks and regulated financial products before allocating capital to cryptocurrencies. With the addition of XRP to CME’s platform, asset managers, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms may now gain exposure through familiar infrastructure without relying on less transparent spot markets.

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