CME Denies XRP and Solana (SOL) Futures Rumors
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group clarified that it has not yet announced the launch of futures contract Solana (Sol) and Ripple (XRP).
The clarification follows the unexpected release of information on a beta version of its website.
CME Statement: No XRP and SOL futures yet
On January 22, a beta version of the CME website briefly displayed the following details: Potential futures contracts for XRP and Solana. The page was quickly deleted and included Contract specifications The tentative release date is February 10, pending regulatory approval.
However, a spokesperson confirmed that no formal decision had been made regarding the launch of these cryptocurrency futures contracts and that the website information was sent in error.
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett explained the matter on X (formerly Twitter), citing a CME spokesperson.
“A CME spokesperson stated that a beta version of the site, typically used for mock drafts, was made public in error. No formal decision has been made regarding the launch of futures contracts for either token.” postal read.
The news caused the prices of both altcoins to retreat slightly. As of press time, Solana is trading at $249.61down 1.79% in the past 24 hours. at the same time, XRP price is $3.16down 0.98%.
Meanwhile, speculation has grown due to the lack of official confirmation after the post initially went viral.
“Honestly. If this is fake. It’s a pretty good fake breakout. I’m waiting for CME Group to officially confirm this via a press release or their actual website,” said Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart Wrote on X.
He also questioned why a beta or beta version of the site was open to the public if the information was true, suggesting it reflected poor operations. Safety.
Despite CME’s clarification, markets remain optimistic Potential launch of XRP Solana futures remain elevated.
“So CME confirms that the beta website circulating here is real,” explain Nate Geraci, President of ETF Shop.
While the listing may have been a mistake, cryptocurrency ETF applications subsequently increased significantly The return of Donald Trump Re-elected President of the United States.
Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, observed, Cryptocurrency ETFs Submitted The number of SEC partnerships has risen to 33, doubling since the departure of Gary Gensler.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it hits 50 in a week or two,” Balchunas additional.
Although CME Group’s mistake has temporarily dampened excitement, the cryptocurrency community remains hopeful about future developments in the space.
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