CME Reports New Peak in XRP and SOL Futures Open Interest Amid Market Upswing

XRP and Solana Futures Open Interest on CME Hits Record $3B

October 29, 2025 — Futures tied to XRP and Solana reached record activity levels on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) this week, with combined open interest climbing to about $3 billion — signaling strong institutional and retail demand for regulated altcoin exposure.

CME data showed open positions in XRP and Solana (SOL) futures hit all-time highs on Monday. The exchange reported roughly 9,900 active XRP and micro XRP contracts, alongside 15,600 open positions in standard and micro SOL futures. Together, these contracts represent nearly $3 billion in notional open interest, marking a major milestone for CME’s expanding digital asset suite.

Tim McCourt, CME’s Global Head of Equity and FX Products, said during the Token2049 conference in Dubai that the growth reflects accelerating adoption of regulated crypto derivatives. “We’re seeing investors increasingly use listed futures to manage risk and gain structured exposure to digital assets,” McCourt said.

CME’s standard Solana futures, launched in March with each contract representing 500 SOL, crossed $1 billion in open interest in August. XRP futures, introduced shortly afterward, achieved the same milestone within three months.

The surge in positioning highlights the continued institutionalization of crypto markets, as investors turn to regulated venues like CME for efficient and compliant access to major altcoins such as XRP and Solana.