The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group announced on April 24, 2025, that XRP futures contracts will launch on May 19, pending regulatory review. Investors will have the option to trade both micro-sized contracts (2,500 XRP) and standard contracts (50,000 XRP). All XRP futures contracts will be cash-settled and based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate.
This move signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies. The CME also launched Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, 2025, with standard contracts of 500 SOL and micro contracts of 25 SOL. Canary Capital submitted an application in April 2025 for a staked Tron (TRX) ETF, aiming for a 4.5% yield. Crypto.com and Trump Media also signed a deal on April 22, 2025, to launch an ETF tracking US crypto projects under the Truth.Fi banner.
These developments highlight the increasing interest in regulated cryptocurrency investment products. The launch of XRP futures provides a new avenue for investors to manage risk and gain exposure to the XRP market. The introduction of Solana futures and the proposed Tron ETF further demonstrate the diversification of crypto investment options available to both institutional and retail investors.