CME Group Sees Explosive Growth in Cryptocurrency Futures Trading

CME Group, the leading US derivatives exchange, experienced a surge in cryptocurrency trading activity during the third quarter of 2025. XRP futures quickly emerged as one of the platform’s most popular products, with its volume skyrocketing after launch. Solana contracts also witnessed significant growth. According to the company’s Q3 2025 earnings report, crypto contract volume increased by a staggering 225% compared to the previous year, averaging 340,000 contracts daily.