CME Group launching XRP futures contracts on May 19

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-24 12:09:00

CME Group to launch XRP futures contracts on May 19, expanding beyond bitcoin and ether. Futures allow traders to speculate on asset prices without owning them. Altcoins like XRP are gaining popularity as investors seek diversification amid market volatility. XRP has risen 5.3% this year, outperforming bitcoin and ether. CME aims to offer more crypto derivatives products amid growing institutional interest. Ripple Labs’ XRP is at the center of this development.



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