CME to Launch Solana and XRP Futures Options on October 13
CME Group expands its digital asset derivatives offerings with Solana and XRP futures options, enhancing flexibility for institutional and retail traders.
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Summary
CME Group will launch Solana and XRP futures options on October 13, 2025, offering both standard and micro-sized contracts. The launch aims to provide institutional and retail traders with more tools to hedge and speculate on Solana and XRP, responding to increased market activity and liquidity in these futures.
Terms & Concepts
- Futures Options: A derivative contract that grants the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a futures contract at a set price before a specific date.
- Solana (SOL): A high-performance blockchain platform known for its scalability, fast transaction speeds, and support for decentralized applications.
- XRP: The native digital asset of the Ripple protocol, designed to enable fast and low-cost cross-border payments.