CME Group’s New Options on Solana and XRP Could Give Traders More Flexibility

• CFTC-regulated, physically settled options on SOL and XRP now trading

• Contracts are offered in standard and micro sizes with daily, monthly and quarterly expiries for flexible exposure.

• Since launch, Solana futures traded ~540,000 contracts (~$22.3B) and XRP futures ~370,000 contracts (~$16.2B), totaling over $38B in combined volume.

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This investment came after the group’s existing products gained over $38 billion in combined Solana and XRP futures trading volume since launch.

CME Group, the derivatives marketplace, has launched options on Solana (SOL) and XRP futures today, October 13, 2025. The announcement states that the CFTC-regulated products are active on the CME trading platform in the United States.

What are the new CME options on Solana and XRP?

CME options on Solana and XRP are CFTC-regulated derivative contracts introduced on October 13, 2025 that are physically settled into the corresponding futures contracts. They are available in both standard and micro contract sizes and offer expiries that can occur daily, monthly or quarterly, enabling precise exposure management for market participants.

How do CME’s options integrate with Solana and XRP futures?

The options are physically settled into the underlying Solana and XRP futures contracts, which creates a direct settlement link and reduces basis risk for traders who wish to roll or exercise into futures positions. CME Group announced the integration after obtaining necessary regulatory clearances from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The product design supports both institutional participants and retail customers by offering micro sizes and flexible expiries, facilitating scalable exposure and hedging strategies.

CME Group first revealed plans for crypto options in September 2025 and confirmed launch after completing required regulatory processes. Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, said the new contracts “build on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our suite of Solana and XRP futures,” and that they will provide traders with “additional choice and greater flexibility.”

Institutional demand and market liquidity

Interest from institutional investors underpinned the launch. According to CME Group data, since launch in March 2025 Solana futures traded more than 540,000 contracts, representing approximately $22.3 billion in notional volume. XRP futures, introduced in May 2025, reached over 370,000 contracts, totaling about $16.2 billion. Combined, these products surpassed $38 billion in trading volume, and both hit record volumes in August 2025 due to heightened institutional activity.

That existing liquidity in the futures markets creates a deeper and more resilient market for options, improving price discovery and narrowing spreads. Market makers and clearing members on CME’s platform can now offer options strategies that connect directly with futures hedges, which is attractive to institutional desks managing large, multi-asset exposures.

Regulatory and market context

These offerings are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and operate on CME Group’s established clearing and execution infrastructure. The physical settlement design aligns with CME’s approach to futures and options products, aiming to reduce operational complexity at exercise and to provide a consistent framework for margining and clearing.

COINOTAG notes the launch date as October 13, 2025. This rollout follows prior product introductions earlier in the year and reflects a broader trend of regulated venues expanding institutional-grade access to major digital-asset exposures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are CME’s Solana and XRP options regulated by the CFTC?

Yes. The new options are CFTC-regulated and trade on CME Group’s regulated platform in the United States. They settle physically into the underlying CME futures contracts and clear through CME Clearing, subject to standard margin and reporting requirements.

How can market participants access CME Solana and XRP options?

You can access CME-listed Solana and XRP options through a registered derivatives broker or a clearing member that has access to CME Group markets. The contracts are available in both standard and micro sizes to accommodate varying account sizes and trading strategies.

Key Takeaways

• New regulated options: CME launched CFTC-regulated options on SOL and XRP that are physically settled into futures contracts.
• Flexible contract design: Standard and micro sizes with daily, monthly and quarterly expiries allow tailored exposure and hedging.
• Backed by liquidity: Combined futures volume exceeded $38B since launch, supporting robust price discovery and tighter markets.

Conclusion

The introduction of CME options on Solana and XRP marks a significant step in the maturation of regulated derivatives markets for major crypto assets. By offering physically settled, CFTC-regulated options in both standard and micro sizes with flexible expiries, CME Group provides market participants with additional tools for risk management that draw on the strong futures liquidity established earlier in 2025. COINOTAG will continue to monitor volumes, clearing trends and adoption as these products trade and evolve.

Published: October 13, 2025 — Updated: October 13, 2025 — Author/Organization: COINOTAG

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