XRP Futures Milestone: XRP futures have surpassed $1 billion in open interest, indicating a significant increase in institutional interest and participation in the derivatives market.
CME Group's Dominance: The total open interest for cryptocurrency futures on CME has reached over $30 billion, with XRP joining Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in the exclusive $1 billion club.
Price Challenges for XRP: Despite the success of XRP futures, the spot price of XRP has faced declines, dropping 0.8% in the last 24 hours and approximately 20% from its lifetime high of $3.65.
Institutional Confidence: The strong demand for XRP futures amidst price drops suggests growing confidence among institutional investors, potentially leading to more advanced financial products like ETFs in the future.
