CME Group to Introduce Solana Futures on March 17, 2025

CME Group announced on Friday that it will introduce Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, 2025, pending regulatory approval, to cater to institutional investors’ growing demand for regulated crypto derivatives.

The contracts will be available in two sizes—25 SOL and 500 SOL—and will be cash-settled using the CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate.

Institutional Interest Growing as Solana Derivatives Enter Regulated Markets

Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, said the new contracts respond to client interest in regulated products for managing crypto price risk.

“As Solana continues to evolve into the platform of choice for developers and investors, these new futures contracts will provide a capital-efficient tool to support their investment and hedging strategies,” said Vicioso.

SOL futures will be added to CME Group’s existing lineup of crypto derivatives, which already includes Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and options.

The company has reported increased activity across its crypto products, with year-to-date trading data showing a 73% rise in average daily volume to 202,000 contracts.

Open interest has also grown, reaching 243,600 contracts—up 55% from the previous year. More than 11,300 unique accounts have participated in trading.

Market participants view the launch of Solana futures as part of the broader expansion of institutional crypto trading.

Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro stated that futures contracts help structure digital asset markets for professional investors.

“With the introduction of Bitcoin and Ether futures, CME Group paved the way for the broader institutionalization of crypto as an asset class and set the stage for more regulated financial products such as ETFs to enter the market,” said Fusaro.

Growing Role of Crypto Futures in Market Liquidity

CME Group’s expansion into SOL futures continues a trend toward more active derivatives trading in digital assets.

Futures contracts now play a larger role in price discovery and liquidity.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum futures are well-established among institutional traders, SOL futures reflect increased interest in altcoin derivatives.

If demand continues, exchanges may explore similar contracts for other major blockchain networks.

Beyond market structure, the rise of regulated crypto futures could shape how digital assets interact with traditional finance.

Institutional investors increasingly seek exposure to crypto while minimizing direct custody risks.

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