Key Notes

The launch follows major crypto exchange outages during recent market crash, highlighting need for institutional infrastructure.

CME's regulated platform now includes four cryptocurrencies with record 9.2 million contracts traded in Q2 2025.

Both assets rallied following the announcement, with SOL up 12% and XRP gaining 9% amid improved market sentiment.

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, has officially launched CFTC-regulated options on Solana SOL $201.3 24h volatility: 2.9% Market cap: $110.27 B Vol. 24h: $11.22 B and XRP XRP $2.60 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $155.75 B Vol. 24h: $9.11 B futures.

The launch introduces physically settled contracts designed to provide institutional traders

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