CME expands cryptocurrency futures offerings: XRP and SOL are now trading, ADA, LINK, and XLM coming soon

ForkMonger · 2026-01-16T11:10:15+00:00

CME accelerates the layout of futures products, with XRP and SOL spot futures now available for trading. In the future, futures products and micro futures contracts for ADA, LINK, and XLM will also be launched, further enriching the crypto asset derivatives ecosystem and enhancing trading convenience.

ForkMonger

2026-01-16 11:10:15

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【BlockBeats】The CME Group has recently accelerated the layout of its futures product line. Spot futures for XRP and SOL have officially opened for trading, allowing investors to directly participate in futures trading of these two mainstream cryptocurrencies. Coming soon are 24/7 trading services for crypto options and futures, which will make trading more convenient and flexible.

What’s even more noteworthy is its subsequent plan—CME intends to launch futures products for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, and will also introduce micro futures contracts for these three coins (the specific launch still awaits final approval from regulatory authorities). These initiatives indicate that traditional futures exchanges are gradually improving the crypto derivatives ecosystem, providing more diverse trading options for institutional and retail investors.

XRP-0,58%

SOL1,72%

ADA0,71%

LINK-0,05%

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SellTheBounce

· 16h ago

Institutions are all positioning themselves; retail investors should be on alert... The more convenient the tool, the more thoroughly it tends to be exploited.

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NFTregretter

· 16h ago

CME's recent actions are truly impressive. XRP and SOL are now tradable, and micro contracts are coming soon. Retail investors will also be able to use leverage now.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 16h ago

CME Group is really not holding back; XRP and SOL are already on the list. Now they want to add ADA, LINK, and XLM. Micro contracts are also coming. Are they trying to pull everyone into futures?

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BrokeBeans

· 16h ago

CME is so fast, XRP and SOL are already listed, and in February, ADA, LINK, XLM will also be added... But to be honest, we still have to get through the regulatory hurdle.

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LightningPacketLoss

· 16h ago

Wow, CME is planning to include all major cryptocurrencies in futures, including ADA, LINK, XLM. Micro contracts are also coming, retail investors finally have a chance.

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 16h ago

CME is starting to ramp up now, XRP and SOL are already taking off, followed by ADA, LINK, and XLM waiting in line... With both options and 24-hour trading, the pace is indeed intense.

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GhostInTheChain

· 16h ago

CME Group's pace is quite aggressive this time. XRP and SOL have already been listed, and they're also adding ADA, LINK, XLM. Micro contracts are coming too... Traditional exchanges are really all-in on crypto.

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