- CME reports over 567,000 XRP futures created in five months, showing rising institutional demand.
- Combined crypto derivatives volume surpasses $900 billion, with open interest averaging $31.3 billion.
- Institutional traders increasingly adopt XRP, Solana, and Ether futures amid shift toward regulated markets.
Institutional investors are rapidly expanding their participation in CME Group’s regulated crypto derivatives markets. Over 567,000 XRP and Micro XRP futures contracts have been created just five months after their debut, marking strong demand for regulated crypto exposure as institutions shift away from offshore trading platforms.
CME Records Growth in XRP and Multi-Asset Crypto Futures
CME Group has seen record-breaking activity across its crypto derivatives products, with XRP, Ether, and Solana futures reaching new milestones. Open interest in Ether futures rose to 48,600 contracts, while Solana and XRP futures hit 20,700 and 10,100 contracts respectively, reflecting stronger institutional engagement.
According to CME, the top ten open interest days occurred in October, showing expanding activity from large market participants. Ether was recently trading near $3,948.96, Solana at $192.44, and XRP continued to attract institutional inflows. CME said the increase followed a wave of liquidations in offshore markets that drove traders toward regulated platforms.
A spokesperson for CME stated, “The top 10 open interest days were all in October, demonstrating expanding participation in the regulated crypto derivatives market.” The exchange added that institutional confidence in its regulated structure continues to strengthen as open interest and trading volumes rise.
Institutional Participation Expands in Regulated Crypto Markets
During the third quarter, CME reported combined crypto futures and options volumes exceeding $900 billion, while average daily open interest stood at $31.3 billion. More than 1,000 large open interest holders were active, showing broad institutional participation in digital asset derivatives.
Crypto options open interest reached a record $9 billion as professional traders increasingly used CME products for both hedging and speculation. CME’s Micro Ether futures ranked second in daily trading volume, showing strong interest in smaller contract sizes designed for portfolio diversification.
Beyond Bitcoin and Ether, newer products like Solana and XRP futures are gaining traction. Solana futures reached $2.1 billion in open interest by September, while XRP futures recorded $1.4 billion. With over 567,000 XRP and Micro XRP futures created within five months of launch, CME continues to attract institutions seeking regulated and transparent exposure to the growing crypto derivatives market.
