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XRP Price Jumps as ETF Crosses $100M and CME Derivatives Volume Explodes

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Rizwan Ansari

2025 is turning into a defining year for XRP, as institutional interest in the token reaches new heights. From major ETF inflows to fresh derivatives listings, XRP is finally gaining the kind of attention once reserved for Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Two major developments, the first U.S. spot XRP ETF crossing a major milestone and the launch of XRP options on CME, are clear signs of growing demand.

XRP ETF Crosses $100 Million Milestone

Just months after its launch, the XRPR ETF broke above $100 million in AUM as net inflows surged through October. For XRP, this is more than just a number, it marks a major step toward mainstream adoption.

The fund’s managing firm, REX-Osprey, reported that nearly 40% of the current AUM originated from institutional portfolios, including hedge funds, family offices, and registered investment advisors. This places $XRPR among the top-performing spot crypto ETFs for Q4 2025

CME Group: Derivatives Signal Deep Institutional Demand

Adding to the momentum, CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, has flagged a spike in open interest and trading volume in its newly-launched XRP futures contracts.

This follows the strong performance of its futures market since it launched in May, which has already seen more than 567,000 contracts traded, representing over $26.9 billion in notional volume.

CME said the growing activity shows rising confidence in XRP’s long-term potential as a digital asset with real-world use cases.

Ripple’s Progress Boost Confidence In XRP

Ripple’s recent regulatory wins have opened doors for more institutional investment in XRP. CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed that XRP remains central to Ripple’s plans after acquiring Hidden Road, now called Ripple Prime.

The market responded positively, with XRP rising over 5.4% in the past 24 hours to trade around $2.57 amid higher trading volumes. 

Rizwan Ansari

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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