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Solana Faces Mixed Results with CME Futures Debut Amid Market Comparisons

by aria-crypto.com

March 18, 2025 at 17:41

Solana Faces Mixed Results with CME Futures Debut Amid Market Comparisons

Solana futures launched on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on March 17, attracting a trading volume of $12.1 million on the first day, noticeably lower than the debut volumes of Bitcoin and Ethereum on the CME. Vetle Lunde from K33Research observed that although Solana's volume lagged behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, its normalized volume metrics, which adjust trading activity for market cap, suggest a comparative institutional interest similar to Ethereum. This normalization of volumes highlights the relative engagement of institutional investors despite the raw volume figures which were significantly higher for Bitcoin at 0.0319% compared to 0.0173% for Ethereum and 0.0166% for Solana.

Bitcoin's and Ethereum’s performances on the CME previously influenced significant price movements post-launch, demonstrating a substantive market impact, which might suggest potential long-term benefits for Solana as it continues to establish itself in the futures market. This introduction of Solana on CME could enhance its liquidity and offer new avenues for price discovery, critical for its broader acceptance and integration into institutional portfolios. Despite a subdued start, the evolving dynamics of CME futures may pave the way for heightened investor interest in Solana moving forward.

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