All about XRP’s $100M ETF milestone and CME options debut

Key Takeaways

What’s driving XRP’s growing institutional adoption? 

The REX-Osprey XRP ETF surpassing $100 million AUM and CME’s launch of XRP options are key catalysts.

What risks remain despite XRP’s bullish momentum?

Resistance near $2.50 and broader market caution could trigger long squeezes and short-term volatility.

Ripple [XRP] is gaining momentum in the institutional space as the REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR), the first U.S.-based ETF for XRP, surpasses $100 million in assets under management.

This milestone is seen as a major driver of institutional adoption for the digital asset.

Meanwhile, CME Group has bolstered XRP’s derivatives market by launching new options contracts, expanding on the success of its existing XRP Futures.

REX-Osprey XRP ETF breaks record

Remarking on the same, REX Shares noted, 

“We are proud to announce that the REX-Osprey™ XRP ETF, $XRPR has surpassed $100 million in AUM as of 10/23/2025.” 

The achievement reflects the growing appetite among institutions for compliant crypto investment vehicles, with the fund’s rapid growth attributed to increasing regulatory clarity. 

CME’s XRP boost

Additionally, CME Group has also expanded XRP’s institutional ecosystem by introducing options on XRP futures, marking five months of active futures trading.

Since its May launch, the product has seen over 567,000 trades, representing $26.9 billion in notional volume, roughly 9 billion XRP, highlighting sustained institutional interest.

With this addition, market participants now have access to a comprehensive suite of regulated instruments, including ETFs, spot, futures, and options, allowing for greater diversification in their XRP exposure.

Expressing the same, the company noted,

“Five months for XRP futures! Since launching in May, we’ve seen incredible demand for this regulated product. Ready for more control? Options on XRP futures are officially LIVE! “

XRP price action and more

XRP has gained momentum, climbing to $2.54 after a 4.94% rise in the past 24 hours, at press time, and an 8.74% increase over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap.

Data from CoinGlass highlights growing market activity, with Futures volume reaching $7.62 billion and open interest rising to $4.06 billion, signaling renewed confidence among leveraged traders.

Despite these bullish indicators and strategic whale accumulation, caution remains. Broader market uncertainty and weakness among large-cap assets continue to pose short-term risks.

While institutional adoption points to strong long-term potential, resistance near $2.50 and the threat of long squeezes suggest traders should proceed with caution during this pivotal phase.