Bitnomial becomes the first CFTC-regulated US exchange to approve RLUSD and XRP as stablecoin margin collateral for trading.
Bitnomial has become the first CFTC-regulated exchange in the United States to approve stablecoins for use as margin collateral.
The exchange now supports Ripple’s XRP and RLUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, for institutional trading activities. This development introduces new options for capital efficiency and expands stablecoin use in regulated financial products.
Bitnomial Adds Stablecoin Margin Support for RLUSD and XRP
Bitnomial confirmed the launch of its updated margin program that now includes RLUSD and XRP as approved collateral. This makes Bitnomial the only CFTC-regulated derivatives clearing organization in the U.S. offering stablecoins as native margin assets.
According to the exchange, institutional clients can now use these tokens to trade perpetual contracts, options, and futures. These features are accessible through the exchange’s native trading interface, Botanical, which will soon extend to retail users as well.
At the Ripple Swell conference in New York, Bitnomial CEO Luke Hoersten said,
“It is a huge evolution in terms of how traders can utilize digital assets.”
He added that the inclusion of RLUSD brings “stablecoin efficiency to the margin market.”
Regulatory Compliance and Institutional Access
Bitnomial’s integration of stablecoins follows U.S. regulatory guidelines, making it suitable for institutions looking to enter the digital asset margin space. The platform provides an on-chain settlement option, using RLUSD to mirror U.S. dollar stability in margin trading.
Ripple’s Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins, commented, “With native support for RLUSD and XRP as margin collateral, Bitnomial cements itself as one of the most innovative derivatives exchanges in the U.S.”
This update also follows the earlier launch of the first XRP futures market by Bitnomial in March 2025. The exchange continues to work within regulatory frameworks shaped by the SEC and CFTC.
Growing Role of Stablecoins in 2025
The adoption of RLUSD and XRP as margin assets comes during a year of stablecoin expansion. TRM Labs reported that stablecoins accounted for nearly 30% of crypto transactions between January and July 2025.
Most stablecoins used globally are pegged to the U.S. dollar, including Tether (USDT), USDC, and now RLUSD. These stablecoins are playing a greater role in both trading and payment systems across regulated platforms.
New frameworks such as the U.S. GENIUS Act and Europe’s MiCA have supported the adoption of fiat-backed digital assets. There are also reports that large banks, including Bank of America, are exploring stablecoin-based settlements, with RLUSD mentioned as a potential choice.
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