CME Group啟動XRP期貨合約，為機構加密投資者打開了大門

此舉被視為機構加密投資者的重大勝利。它可能會給Ripple的原始令牌XRP發出新的章節。

Crypto clocked up another win today as CME Group announced plans to introduce futures contracts on XRP, the cryptocurrency created by blockchain startup Ripple.

當CME Group宣布計劃在XRP上引入期貨合約，這是Blockchain Startup Ripple創建的加密貨幣。

The move is seen as a major one for institutional crypto investors, who prefer the regulated and capital-efficient products offered by traditional financial firms. It could also signal a new chapter for XRP, a token that has been battered by the U.S. legal case and faces difficulties in institutional access.

這一舉動被視為機構加密投資者的主要措施，他們更喜歡傳統金融公司提供的受監管和資本效率的產品。它還可能標誌著XRP的新篇章，XRP是一個被美國法律案件毆打的代幣，面臨機構訪問的困難。

CME, the world’s biggest derivatives exchange, already offers futures on Bitcoin and Ether, which are widely used by hedge funds and asset managers. But with the addition of XRP, the platform is expanding its reach into altcoins, responding to growing demand for regulated crypto exposure beyond the two biggest players.

CME是世界上最大的衍生品交易所，已經提供了比特幣和以太的未來，這些期貨已被對沖基金和資產經理廣泛使用。但是，隨著XRP的添加，該平台將其覆蓋範圍擴展到山寨幣，以應對對受管制的加密貨幣的需求不斷增長。

XRP is one of the oldest and most traded cryptocurrencies, known for its fast transactions and focus on cross-border payments. Despite the legal battles, XRP has remained a top-10 crypto asset by market cap, with over $33 billion in circulation.

XRP是最古老，最交易的加密貨幣之一，以其快速交易而聞名，並專注於跨境支付。儘管進行了法律鬥爭，但XRP仍然是市值的前10名加密貨幣資產，流通量超過330億美元。

By offering futures contracts—financial products that let investors bet on the future price of an asset—CME is giving institutional players a way to gain exposure to XRP without holding the actual token. This is especially appealing to firms that must follow strict compliance rules or are wary of custody risks.

通過提供期貨合約（讓投資者押注資產的未來價格）的財務合同，CME為機構參與者提供了一種在不持有實際令牌的情況下獲得XRP曝光率的方法。這對必須遵守嚴格合規規則或警惕監護風險的公司特別有吸引力。

“Starting May 19, trade regulated, capital-efficient futures on XRP, available in larger- and micro-sized contracts, so you can scale your exposure with greater precision and flexibility,” CME said in a statement on Tuesday.

CME在周二的一份聲明中說：“從5月19日開始，XRP的貿易管制，資本效率高的未來，可提供較大和微型合同，因此您可以以更高的精度和靈活性來擴展風險。”

Futures also open the door to hedging strategies and better price discovery. As seen with Bitcoin and Ether, the launch of CME futures has historically aligned with greater liquidity and market maturity. For instance, Bitcoin futures launched on CME in 2017 and helped kickstart institutional interest.

期貨還為對沖策略和更好的價格發現打開了大門。從比特幣和以太幣上可以看出，CME期貨的推出歷史上與流動性和市場成熟度更高。例如，比特幣期貨於2017年在CME上推出，並幫助啟動了機構的興趣。

A Trend Toward Mainstream Integration

主流整合的趨勢

CME’s launch of XRP futures follows a broader trend: Wall Street is getting more comfortable with crypto. Earlier this year, BlackRock and Fidelity began offering spot Bitcoin ETFs, pulling billions in new investment into digital assets. At the same time, regulatory frameworks in Europe and Asia have made it easier for traditional finance to interact with crypto.

CME推出XRP期貨伴隨著更廣泛的趨勢：華爾街對加密貨幣越來越舒適。今年早些時候，BlackRock和Fidelity開始提供現貨比特幣ETF，從而將數十億美元投資於數字資產。同時，歐洲和亞洲的監管框架使傳統金融更容易與加密貨幣互動。

“They are coming. Wall Street is watching. $BTC and $ETH got listed before their run. #XRP’s turn might be setting up now. When the suits set up the rails, it’s not for fun. It’s for flow.”

“他們來了。華爾街正在觀看。$ btc和$ eth在跑步之前被列出。＃xrp輪到現在設置了。

The inclusion of XRP on CME adds credibility to a token that many had written off during the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. Although the legal case remains unresolved, the decision by CME to list XRP suggests confidence in the asset’s long-term viability.

將XRP納入CME，為SEC針對Ripple的訴訟中宣布的代幣增加了信譽。儘管法律案件仍未解決，但CME決定列出XRP的決定表明對資產的長期生存能力有信心。