Institutional activity in digital asset derivatives continues to accelerate as market participants anticipate broader access to regulated crypto instruments. Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group (Nasdaq: CME) shared on Oct. 6 that it is preparing for the launch of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated options on XRP and Solana futures, scheduled to go live next week. The upcoming rollout follows a prior announcement from the company and reflects growing momentum behind XRP as a core asset within institutional trading strategies.

CME Group stated on social media platform X, underscoring sustained demand for crypto-linked futures:

This follows $59 billion-plus in combined XRP and solana futures volume.

The exchange had first disclosed on Sept. 17 that it plans to introduce options on XRP and Solana futures beginning Oct. 13, pending regulatory review. The new offerings will include both standard and micro-sized futures contracts, with expirations available every business day, month, and quarter.

Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group’s global head of cryptocurrency products, noted: “The launch of these options contracts builds on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our suite of solana and XRP futures.” He added that participation now spans institutional investors and active individual traders, reflecting CME’s strategy to expand liquidity beyond bitcoin and ethereum.

XRP futures have seen strong adoption since their May launch, setting new records for both average daily volume and open interest. According to CME, XRP and solana are among the company’s fastest-growing crypto products. Analysts view the preparation for XRP options as a sign of deepening institutional engagement, with regulated derivatives expected to strengthen market maturity, enhance transparency, and expand access for investors seeking compliant exposure to digital assets.

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