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BREAKING: First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Today - CME XRP Options Coming October 13

BREAKING: First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Today - CME XRP Options Coming October 13

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CoindeskEN
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2025-09-17 21:30:12
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First U.S. XRP ETF Launches Sept. 18, CME to List Options on XRP Futures Oct. 13

Wall Street finally embraces XRP—just as institutional demand hits fever pitch.

THE ETF REVOLUTION BEGINS

September 18 marks the watershed moment: the first U.S. XRP ETF goes live, giving traditional investors direct exposure without the crypto exchange headaches. No more self-custody nightmares or regulatory gray areas—just pure, SEC-approved XRP access through your brokerage account.

CME DOUBLES DOWN

Chicago Mercantile Exchange isn't watching from the sidelines. They're launching options on XRP futures October 13, providing the sophisticated risk management tools institutions crave. Because apparently, buying spot wasn't enough—they need leverage and hedging strategies too.

THE INSTITUTIONAL FLOODGATES OPEN

This one-two punch transforms XRP from crypto rebel to mainstream asset. ETFs mean pension funds, RIAs, and your conservative aunt can now allocate to XRP without touching a private key. CME options give market makers and hedge funds the tools to provide liquidity and manage exposure.

Because nothing says 'financial revolution' like packaging crypto in the same boring wrappers as every other asset—but hey, at least the suits are finally buying in.

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