Bitnomial, a leading US-regulated exchange, has introduced groundbreaking features designed to enhance stability, liquidity, and accessibility for traders.

The innovations will see the integration of Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin as the first-ever approved margin collateral and the addition of support for XRP.

Bitnomial announced its support on November 4, 2025, noting it has introduced RLUSD as margin collateral.

The move represents a major step in the evolution of digital asset trading infrastructure, the platform added in the press release.

RLUSD, Ripple’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin, is now eligible for posting against margin requirements on the platform.

Bitnomial’s move marks the first instance of a stablecoin serving this function in a CFTC-regulated environment.

Ripple launched the stablecoin in 2024, a token fully backed by USD deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents.

With RLUSD, traders can access a low-volatility alternative to traditional cryptocurrencies for collateral purposes.

This support means users can benefit from an asset that helps reduce the exposure to price fluctuations that often plague volatile assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

By capitalizing RLUSD’s 1:1 peg to the dollar, Bitnomial minimizes liquidation risks and optimizes capital efficiency, potentially lowering costs for institutional participants.

Luke Hoersten, the CEO of Bitnomial, said in a statement:

“Adding RLUSD and XRP as margin collateral represents a major evolution in how traders can deploy their digital assets, RLUSD brings stablecoin efficiency to our margin system, allowing traders to hold USD-equivalent positions on-chain while accessing our full suite of derivatives products.”

The integration expands Bitnomial’s partnership with Ripple amid expansion in the US market, Hoersten added.

As well as support for the RLUSD rollout, Bitnomial has XRP on board.

The platform announced it has widened its digital asset ecosystem by adding comprehensive support for XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency.

Expansion enables the trading and clearing of XRP-based derivatives, which include cash-settled options and futures contracts.

The transactions will be processed through Bitnomial’s Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO).

The platform now caters to the burgeoning demand for XRP exposure in a compliant setting, having previously limited itself to Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

“The addition of RLUSD and XRP further enhances the capital efficiency advantages available to traders on Bitnomial Exchange,” added Michael Dunn, president of Bitnomial Exchange.

“Stablecoins represent a superior payment mechanism for both retail traders and institutions alike, offering the stability of USD with the speed and efficiency of blockchain settlement.”

XRP’s inclusion taps into its established utility for cross-border payments and liquidity provision, allowing derivatives traders to hedge against Ripple ecosystem developments without direct custody risks.

The XRP derivatives market has expanded in recent months, including the debut of futures contracts on the leading derivatives market, CME.

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