CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, announced plans to introduce options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures starting October 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The move expands beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, giving traders more tools to manage exposure to two fast-growing digital assets.

The new contracts will include both standard and micro-sized options with daily, monthly, and quarterly expiries, offering flexibility for institutions and active traders alike. CME highlighted the rapid growth of its Solana and XRP futures, with record trading volumes and open interest in August 2025. More than $22 billion in Solana futures and $16 billion in XRP futures have been traded since launch.

Industry leaders welcomed the announcement. Cumberland praised CME for broadening crypto offerings, while FalconX noted the rising demand for institutional hedging tools. With strong adoption and liquidity, this development underscores the increasing role of Solana and XRP in the global crypto market, signaling mainstream momentum for digital assets.

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