CME Group to Launch XRP Futures: Impact Expected in 2025

CME Group is set to launch XRP futures contracts in 2025, a move that experts believe will significantly impact the cryptocurrency market. The announcement follows growing institutional and retail interest in XRP, driven by its expanding network adoption and DeFi applications. CME Group’s new futures will offer capital-efficient tools for investors and traders seeking to hedge their positions, according to Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. This launch is expected to boost trading volume and liquidity for XRP, with Robinhood planning to support the new futures contracts for wider retail access.