The largest derivatives exchange in the USA CME Grouprecorded record growth in cryptocurrency transactions in the third quarter of 2025. While XRP futures became one of the most active products on the platform just a few months after launch, Solana contracts gained similar momentum. The company published CME Group Q3 2025 Earnings Reporttotal in cryptocurrency It was stated that contract volumes reached an average of 340,000 units per day, an increase of 225 percent compared to last year.
Big Boom in XRP and Solana Futures
launched in May XRP futures attracted attention with a nominal volume of 19 million dollars on the first trading day. In the third quarter, both micro (2,500 XRP) and large-scale (50,000 XRP) contracts showed that investor interest was diversifying. Chairman and CEO of CME Group Terrence A. Duffythe growth in the cryptocurrency product range, especially XRP and solana He emphasized that his contracts were supported by his early success.
CME‘s total average daily transaction volume (ADV) reached 25.3 million contracts, marking the second highest third quarter performance in the company’s history. The number of open positions reached the peak of the last five years with 126 million contracts. However, total revenue remained at 1.5 billion dollars, decreasing by 3 percent compared to the same period last year. The company’s net profit was recorded as 978 million dollars and its cash reserve was 2.6 billion dollars.
CME Will Make Cryptocurrency Transactions Accessible 24/7
On the other hand, CME Group will cryptocurrency marketIt aims to strengthen its position in the The company announced a new infrastructure plan that will offer 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options at the beginning of 2026. Also online gaming giant FanDuel Within the scope of the collaboration with , event-based contracts are planned to be released before the end of the year.
Duffy stated that the company focuses on the future rather than its past successes and that they will continue to develop flexible and modern financial products that respond to customer needs.
