Tradestation Securities Inc., a self-clearing online brokerage firm based in Plantation, Florida, revealed on May 27 its participation in CME Group’s launch of XRP futures contracts. The move adds to the company’s expanding catalog of cryptocurrency derivatives and marks another step toward providing capital-efficient tools for digital asset traders. The firm stated:

With this addition, Tradestation continues to expand its suite of cryptocurrency derivatives, offering eligible clients access to both micro-sized (2,500 XRP) and large-sized (50,000 XRP) XRP futures contracts.

The launch opens access to cash-settled XRP futures, bringing more diversity to the range of regulated investment products available to Tradestation clients.

The XRP futures contracts are tied to the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, a daily benchmark of XRP’s U.S. dollar price published at 4:00 p.m. London time. These additions follow recent enhancements to Tradestation’s futures lineup, including micro-sized grains, oilseed, and Micro WTI Crude Oil contracts.

Tradestation is a moderately sized player in the online brokerage and trading technology sector. The firm is a subsidiary of Japan’s Monex Group. While Tradestation is not as large as industry giants like Fidelity or Charles Schwab, it maintains a solid presence in the market, particularly among active traders and those seeking advanced trading tools.

James Putra, senior vice president and head of product management at Tradestation Group Inc., emphasized the importance of the development in meeting investor demand:

As demand for regulated crypto derivatives continues to grow, Tradestation Securities is committed to providing traders with direct access to high-demand crypto derivative products through the regulated futures market.

He further noted the significance of the partnership with CME Group: “Tradestation Securities is happy to expand its capabilities with CME Group’s XRP contracts. This provides another opportunity for traders to engage with one of the most actively traded digital assets in the market, while further diversifying their portfolios.” The expansion arrives amid broader market interest in regulated digital asset products. While such futures come with inherent trading risks, advocates suggest they offer a more transparent and structured means of exposure. Crypto proponents argue that regulated instruments like these serve as a bridge for institutional and retail traders alike, improving access while maintaining oversight.

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