CME Exchange Lists XRP Futures: Is an XRP ETF the Next Big Move?
Market sentiment around a potential Spot XRP ETF has surged, with Polymarket data showing an 83% probability of approval by 2025—a 13% increase in recent weeks. The catalyst? CME Group’s launch of regulated XRP futures on May 19, positioning XRP alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as the fourth cryptocurrency with institutional-grade derivatives.
Bloomberg analysts now assign an 85% likelihood of a 2024 approval, citing the futures launch and favorable legal developments. Ripple’s CEO highlighted this milestone as a turning point, sparking speculation that the SEC may ease its stance. The combination of regulated derivatives, rising institutional demand, and clearer regulatory pathways suggests XRP could be next in line for ETF validation.
