TLDR
- XRP futures on CME crossed $1 billion in open interest, fastest crypto contract to reach this milestone in just three months
- Token traded between $2.84-$2.98 on August 25 with heavy volume before rebounding to $3.02, up 4.06% in 24 hours
- XRP received $25.02 million in net inflows on August 25, showing renewed institutional confidence
- Technical analysts identify bull flag pattern forming with potential target of $5.00 if support holds above $2.75
- CME’s total crypto futures suite now exceeds $30 billion in open interest for the first time
XRP futures trading reached a new milestone this week as CME Group’s contracts crossed $1 billion in open interest. The achievement came just three months after launch, making XRP the fastest cryptocurrency contract to hit this mark.
Our Crypto futures suite just surpassed $30B in notional open interest for the first time ever. 💥
Our SOL and XRP futures, along with ETH options, each crossed $1B in OI, with XRP being the fastest-ever contract to do so, hitting the mark in just over 3 months.🔥
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— CME Group (@CMEGroup) August 25, 2025
The token itself has shown strong momentum, climbing back above the $3.00 level after recent volatility. XRP currently trades at $3.02, representing a 4.06% gain over the past 24 hours.
Market data shows XRP experienced its heaviest futures trading day since July 15 on August 25. A total of 7,533 contracts changed hands that day, equivalent to more than $1 billion in volume.
The price action on August 25 tested key support levels. XRP dropped from $2.96 to $2.84 on volume three times higher than the daily average.
Institutional buying quickly emerged at the $2.84 level. The token recovered to $2.92 within hours as corporate and fund activity increased.
Strong Institutional Interest Drives Growth
CME’s broader crypto futures suite has now surpassed $30 billion in notional open interest for the first time. Both Solana and XRP futures crossed the $1 billion threshold, but XRP achieved the milestone at record speed.
The regulated nature of CME’s XRP contracts has attracted institutional demand. The contracts settle to the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate and operate under CFTC supervision.
Since launching in May, CME’s XRP futures have seen over 251,000 contracts traded. This represents $9.02 billion in cumulative notional volume.
Net inflows into XRP reached $25.02 million on August 25. This marked the largest single-day inflow in recent weeks and signals returning confidence among institutional investors.
XRP Price Prediction
Technical indicators suggest XRP may be forming a bull flag pattern on daily charts. This formation typically precedes further upward movement when confirmed.
🚀 $XRP could be gearing up for its next big breakout toward $5+
On the daily chart, #XRP could be forming a bull flag — a continuation pattern that often signals the next leg higher. Price is holding well above the $2.75 demand zone, keeping the bullish structure intact.
— CryptoPulse (@CryptoPulse_CRU) August 26, 2025
The current $3.00 level serves as important psychological support. Market watchers are monitoring whether buying pressure can sustain at this level.
If momentum continues, XRP faces resistance at $3.20 and $3.50. A break above $3.10 with volume could target the $3.40 range according to analysts.
Ryan Lee from Bitget notes that Bollinger Bands are tightening while RSI remains neutral. Low buying volume suggests a possible retest of the $2.60 to $2.00 range if support fails.
The bull flag pattern indicates potential for XRP to reach $5.00 if the token maintains support above $2.75. This level has historically provided strong buying interest.
A decline below $2.80 could see XRP test the $2.50 to $2.60 confluence area. This zone has previously acted as a key support level for the token.
The futures strength has renewed discussions about potential spot XRP ETF approvals. Several asset managers including Grayscale, Bitwise and 21Shares have filed applications with the SEC.
