CME Group to Launch XRP Futures on May 19th: Expanding Regulated Crypto Derivatives Market

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is set to launch XRP futures contracts on May 19, 2025, pending regulatory approval. This move expands CME’s existing crypto derivatives offerings, which already include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana futures. The new contracts will be available in two sizes: a micro contract of 2,500 XRP and a standard contract of 50,000 XRP, both based on cash-settled pricing using the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. This rate is calculated daily at 4:00 p.m. London time for transparent and consistent pricing.