On Thursday, CME Group said it plans to expand its regulated cryptocurrency 
derivatives lineup with futures tied to cardano, chainlink, and stellar, 
targeting a Feb. 9 launch pending regulatory review. CME Group Plans February 
Launch of New Crypto Futures Contracts CME Group announced the planned 
additions Thursday morning, stating that market participants will be able […]

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The planned altcoins listings will expand CME’s regulated crypto derivatives 
contracts beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana.

CME Group to expand crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

XRP has been one of the most actively traded cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, 
despite its price continuing to face resistance following a short-lived rally. 
Related Reading: XRP Price Is Approaching A Key Decision Zone, But Structure 
Is Still Firmly Bullish While trading volumes across several markets have 
climbed, the token has struggled to maintain levels above key support zones, 
reflecting a growing gap between investor activity and price performance. Data 
from multiple exchanges shows that interest in XRP remains strong, 
particularly in regions such as Australia, where it recently overtook Bitcoin 
as the most traded digital asset on BTC Markets. However, this surge in 
trading has not translated into sustained upward price momentum. XRP&#8217;s price 
records sideways price action on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on 
Tradingview XRP Trading Volume Rises as Investor Behavior Shifts According to 
BTC Markets’ 2025 Investor Study Report, XRP surpassed Bitcoin in trading 
activity for the first time in four years. The exchange cited strong community 
engagement and its role as a Ripple On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) partner as key 
drivers behind the shift. Despite Bitcoin recording a 70% price increase in 
2025 and reaching a new all-time high, Australian traders increasingly focused 
on XRP during the financial year. XRP itself saw notable price movements, 
reaching $3.34 in January 2025 and peaking near $3.66 by July before falling 
roughly 50% to around $1.80 by year-end. The report also projected a maturing 
investor base. Average trade sizes rose by 25%, daily trading volumes 
increased by 17%, and participation expanded among older investors, women, and 
self-managed super funds. This suggests that crypto activity is becoming more 
structured rather than purely speculative. Price Pullback Follows Brief Rally 
While trading activity has remained elevated, XRP’s price has struggled to 
hold recent gains. After briefly trading near the $2.20 level, the token 
slipped below $2.10, posting a daily decline of over 2%. Analysts attribute 
the pullback to regulatory uncertainty, whale distribution, and reduced 
optimism following delays to U.S. crypto market structure legislation. Market 
observers note that XRP is currently consolidating between $2.00 and $2.15, 
with $2.08 acting as a key support zone. Technical indicators indicate that 
the token is trading above its 50-day moving average but below its 200-day 
average, suggesting mixed momentum in the short term. Some analysts view the 
current phase as a period of consolidation rather than a full-fledged trend 
reversal. However, resistance near $2.20 remains a hurdle for any renewed 
upside. Institutional Signals and Long-Term Outlook Ripple has continued to 
position itself in the institutional market, recently highlighting its prime 
brokerage arm, Ripple Prime, on its homepage. The company also secured an 
Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in Luxembourg, allowing it to 
expand regulated payment services across the European Union under MiCA rules. 
Following the licensing news, XRP briefly climbed to around $2.14, supported 
by a 74% jump in trading volume. Even so, the price has yet to establish a 
stable breakout above higher resistance levels. Related Reading: Arthur Hayes 
Bets On MSTR, Metaplanet And Zcash As Bitcoin Liquidity Turns Longer-term 
discussions around XRP’s supply dynamics and transaction burn mechanism have 
also resurfaced, with analysts noting that over 2.5 million XRP have been 
permanently removed from circulation in recent years. Cover image from 
ChatGPT, XRPUSD chart from Tradingview

XRP Trading Activity Surges While Price Struggles to Hold Post-Rally Gains

XRP’s (XRP) recent rally started with strong momentum after the price defended 
the $1.74 support level, triggering an impulsive move higher.

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