CME Group启动XRP期货合约，为机构加密投资者打开了大门

此举被视为机构加密投资者的重大胜利。它可能会给Ripple的原始令牌XRP发出新的章节。

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

当CME Group宣布计划在XRP上引入期货合约，这是Blockchain Startup Ripple创建的加密货币。

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.

这一举动被视为机构加密投资者的主要措施，他们更喜欢传统金融公司提供的受监管和资本效率的产品。它还可能标志着XRP的新篇章，XRP是一个被美国法律案件殴打的代币，面临机构访问的困难。

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，已经提供了比特币和以太的未来，这些期货已被对冲基金和资产经理广泛使用。但是，随着XRP的添加，该平台将其覆盖范围扩展到山寨币，以应对对受管制的加密货币的需求不断增长。

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，最交易的加密货币之一，以其快速交易而闻名，并专注于跨境支付。尽管进行了法律斗争，但XRP仍然是市值的前10名加密货币资产，流通量超过330亿美元。

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.

通过提供期货合约（让投资者押注资产的未来价格）的财务合同，CME为机构参与者提供了一种在不持有实际令牌的情况下获得XRP曝光率的方法。这对必须遵守严格合规规则或警惕监护风险的公司特别有吸引力。

“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在周二的一份声明中说：“从5月19日开始，XRP的贸易管制，资本效率高的未来，可提供较大和微型合同，因此您可以以更高的精度和灵活性来扩展风险。”

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.

期货还为对冲策略和更好的价格发现打开了大门。从比特币和以太币上可以看出，CME期货的推出历史上与流动性和市场成熟度更高。例如，比特币期货于2017年在CME上推出，并帮助启动了机构的兴趣。

A Trend Toward Mainstream Integration

主流整合的趋势

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期货伴随着更广泛的趋势：华尔街对加密货币越来越舒适。今年早些时候，BlackRock和Fidelity开始提供现货比特币ETF，从而将数十亿美元投资于数字资产。同时，欧洲和亚洲的监管框架使传统金融更容易与加密货币互动。

“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.”

“他们来了。华尔街正在观看。$ btc和$ eth在跑步之前被列出。＃xrp轮到现在设置了。

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.

将XRP纳入CME，为SEC针对Ripple的诉讼中宣布的代币增加了信誉。尽管法律案件仍未解决，但CME决定列出XRP的决定表明对资产的长期生存能力有信心。