CME’s XRP, Solana Futures Hit Record $3 Billion Open Interest, Options Launch

• CME open interest in XRP and Solana futures reached about $3 billion, a new high.
• SOL futures launched in March 2025 and crossed $1 billion OI in August; XRP futures hit $1 billion OI within three months of launch.
• CME rolled out options on XRP and Solana futures, with first trades on Oct. 12–13 by Wintermute, Superstate, Cumberland DRW, and Galaxy.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has recorded an all-time high in open interest for its Solana (SOL) and XRP futures. This highlights accelerating institutional and retail participation in regulated crypto derivatives. 

The combined open interest for the two altcoin contracts reached approximately $3 billion, the highest level since their listings.

Record Demand For Regulated Altcoin Derivatives

According to CME data, Monday’s session saw 9,900 active XRP and micro-XRP futures contracts. 

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