Coinbase has announced the official listing of XRP futures contracts on its derivatives platform, marking a significant step toward expanding its offerings for institutional investors. The move comes after receiving approval from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling further regulatory clarity for the exchange’s derivatives arm.
The newly listed XRP perpetual futures contracts are now live on Coinbase Derivatives, catering to growing interest in the asset class amid renewed attention on altcoins. Each contract represents 10 XRP and is designed to provide traders with increased exposure and flexibility in managing risk.
Coinbase highlighted that the contracts will be available to both retail and institutional clients through third-party broker intermediaries and its own Coinbase Advanced platform. The exchange cited robust market demand for XRP derivatives as part of its broader strategy to support regulated crypto futures trading in the U.S.
This listing follows similar futures products introduced by Coinbase for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and other major digital assets, further positioning the platform as a key player in the crypto derivatives space.
Coinbase’s move also comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal battles involving XRP and its issuer, Ripple Labs. However, the CFTC-regulated status of the futures contracts is expected to provide additional confidence to traders and institutions exploring XRP exposure.
With the launch, Coinbase continues its push to expand regulated offerings, bridging traditional finance with digital assets and reinforcing its role in shaping a compliant U.S. crypto market infrastructure.
