Ripple CEO: XRP futures launching on CME is a milestone for the crypto market

TechFlow, April 26 — According to FinanceFeeds, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announced plans to launch XRP futures contracts, making XRP the third major digital asset to be traded on the platform after Bitcoin and Ethereum. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called it a "watershed moment" on social media platform X, stating that this validates XRP's status as a mature investment asset, enhances its liquidity, stabilizes volatility, and attracts more institutional investors. Analysts believe the move could eventually lead to the launch of XRP-related ETFs or other structured products, marking recognition of utility tokens on the world's top financial platforms.