Ripple Expands Ripple Prime Platform to Offer Institutional Trading of All Coinbase Derivatives Contracts
Ripple, the U.S.-based fintech company, announced an expansion of its institutional platform, Ripple Prime, to include trading across all cryptocurrency futures contracts listed on Coinbase Derivatives. This includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP futures. The move provides institutional clients access to crypto derivatives in a regulated U.S. market under the supervision of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), with settlement guaranteed through Nodal Clear.
The new offerings also feature “nano” contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum—smaller contracts designed to reduce the capital required for trading—alongside traditional contracts linked to Solana and XRP. These options enable investors and institutions to manage risk and gain exposure to the crypto market without holding the underlying assets.
Cryptocurrency derivatives are among the fastest-growing sectors in the digital asset market, favored by major trading firms for hedging price volatility or safely speculating within clear regulatory frameworks.
This expansion follows Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road last year for $1.25 billion, now integrated into Ripple Prime to provide brokerage, settlement, and financing services across a broad range of assets. The company has also completed a series of acquisitions to strengthen its institutional offerings, including the stable payment provider Rail ($200 million), treasury technology firm GTreasury, and the digital asset wallet platform Palisade.
Institutional demand for crypto derivatives continues to rise, reflecting a broader market shift toward increased regulation and more diverse trading instruments, reinforcing Ripple’s role as a leading provider of digital infrastructure for institutions globally.