Futures crypto markets saw heightened volatility this

Futures crypto markets saw heightened volatility this week, with BTC futures trading around $64,800 and ETH futures near $3, Geoffrey Kendrick at Standard Chartered expects XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to reach $12.50 by 2028, implying 325% upside from its current price of $2.95. That equates to returns of 62% annually during the next three years, a material slowdown from its return of 87% annually in the last three years. CME Group, the leading derivatives marketplace, announced today that its cryptocurrency futures and options products will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting in early 2026, subject to regulatory review. The aggregated futures crypto volume crossed $45B daily, marking a 9% uptick from last week. Elevated turnover suggests traders are positioning for sharp moves during Asian trading hours.