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CME Launches XRP Options as First U.S. Spot ETF Tops $100 Million

The pair of launches establishes a regulated route for institutions to manage XRP exposure.

Overview

  • CME reports more than 567,000 XRP futures contracts traded since May, equating to $26.9 billion in notional volume, and options on those futures are now live.
  • REX‑Osprey’s XRPR fund has surpassed $100 million in assets under management, marking the first U.S. spot ETF milestone for XRP.
  • CME’s reported futures activity represents roughly 9 billion XRP, about 9% of the token’s total supply, underscoring the scale of institutional participation.
  • Market data providers cite rising activity, with XRP futures volume up 8.66% to $5.98 billion and open interest up 5.20% to $3.88 billion, reflecting stronger derivatives engagement.
  • Ripple closed its acquisition of Hidden Road, rebranding it as Ripple Prime, the company’s fifth major deal in about two years to expand institutional infrastructure.