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The post CME Group to Launch Solana and XRP Futures Options appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. An announcement was made by CME Group, the largest derivatives exchanger worldwide, revealed that it would introduce options for Solana and XRP futures. It is the latest addition to CME crypto derivatives as institutions and retail investors increase their demand for Solana and XRP. CME Expands Crypto Offerings With Solana and XRP Options Launch According to a press release, the launch is scheduled for October 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The new products will allow traders to access options on Solana, Micro Solana, XRP, and Micro XRP futures. Expiries will be offered on business days on a monthly, and quarterly basis to provide more flexibility to market players. CME Group said the contracts are designed to meet demand from institutions, hedge funds, and active retail traders. According to Giovanni Vicioso, the launch reflects high liquidity in Solana and XRP futures. Vicioso is the Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products for the CME Group. He noted that the new contracts will provide additional tools for risk management and exposure strategies. Recently, CME XRP futures registered record open interest amid ETF approval optimism, reinforcing confidence in contract demand. Cumberland, one of the leading liquidity providers, welcomed the development and said it highlights the shift beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. FalconX, another trading firm, added that rising digital asset treasuries are increasing the need for hedging tools on alternative tokens like Solana and XRP. High Record Trading Volumes Demand Solana and XRP Futures Solana futures and XRP continue to gain popularity since their launch earlier this year. According to CME official records, many have bought and sold more than 540,000 Solana futures contracts since March. A value that amounts to over $22 billion dollars. Solana contracts hit a record 9,000 contracts in August, worth $437 million. Open interest also set a record at 12,500 contracts.…

The post CME Group to launch options on XRP and SOL futures appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. CME Group will offer options based on the derivative markets on Solana (SOL) and XRP. The new markets will open on October 13, after regulatory approval.  CME Group will expand its crypto products with options on the futures markets of Solana (SOL) and XRP. The futures market will start on October 13, after regulatory review and approval.  The options will allow the trading of MicroSol, XRP, and MicroXRP futures, with expiry dates available every business day, monthly, and quarterly. The new products will be added to the existing BTC and ETH options markets. ‘The launch of these options contracts builds on the significant growth and increasing liquidity we have seen across our suite of Solana and XRP futures,’ said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products. The options contracts will have two main sizes, tracking the futures contracts. The new market will be suitable for sophisticated institutional traders, as well as active individual traders. The addition of options markets singles out XRP and SOL as liquid enough to offer the potential to bet on a market direction.  The options on futures arrive a few months after the launch of SOL futures. Both SOL and XRP had peak volumes in August, though XRP activity has slowed down in September. XRP and SOL options to tap both institutions and active traders Crypto options are one of the indicators of market attitudes, with XRP and SOL receiving a new way to gauge sentiment. The contracts will be supported by the Cumberland team.  ‘As one of the biggest liquidity providers in the ecosystem, the Cumberland team is excited to support CME Group’s continued expansion of crypto offerings,’ said Roman Makarov, Head of Cumberland Options Trading at DRW. ‘The launch of options on Solana and XRP futures is the latest example of the…

The post Investors Gear Up for 24,505% Profits With New Meme Coin on Ethereum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Every bull run brings a new meme sensation, and analysts are already calling Little Pepe (LILPEPE) the Shiba Inu of 2025–26. With the project raising over $27.4 million and selling 16.6 billion tokens, early investors believe LILPEPE could deliver gains that rival SHIB’s legendary 2021 rally. Built on Ethereum but powered by its own Layer-2 chain, Little Pepe isn’t just another meme coin chasing hype. It’s creating a complete meme ecosystem with ultra-fast transactions, near-zero fees, and a launchpad that could reshape how meme tokens are built and launched. From Shiba Inu to Little Pepe: The Next Meme Revolution Shiba Inu’s 2021 breakout caught many by surprise as it rose over 45,000% in a single year. Shiba Inu’s momentum couldn’t last. SHIB is facing issues with an inflated circulating supply, as well as poor adoption of Shibarium. It trades over 88% below its historic high, and the current trend suggests further declines are likely. Shiba Inu Price Chart | Source: CoinGecko It appears SHIB has passed its peak. But the same excitement is brewing around Little Pepe. The difference? LILPEPE comes with advanced blockchain features that provide a solid foundation, not just meme momentum. The project’s presale has already attracted huge interest, raising $27.4 million and selling 16.6 billion tokens. Each token is valued at $0.0022 in Stage 13, representing a 120% increase from its initial launch price. Why Little Pepe Could Be the SHIB of the Next Bull Run Analysts comparing Shiba Inu’s early trajectory with Little Pepe’s current setup see strong similarities; both began as underestimated meme plays that evolved into massive community-driven movements. However, Little Pepe adds an edge: it’s built on real utility and backed by a Layer 2 infrastructure that provides scalability and security. The platform features: Sniper-bot protection, preventing unfair trading practices. Zero taxes…