Bitnomial Expands Margin Collateral Options
Bitnomial, a derivatives exchange based in Chicago and regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has recently broadened its margin collateral options by incorporating Ripple USD (RLUSD) alongside XRP (XRP). As of November 4, 2025, this development positions Bitnomial as the first regulated U.S. exchange to include stablecoins in its margin collateral framework, marking a significant milestone in digital asset trading.
New Trading Capabilities
The inclusion of RLUSD and XRP was announced shortly after Bitnomial’s recent unveiling of cryptocurrency margin deposit capabilities. With this expanded offering, institutional traders can now utilize the Ripple stablecoin and its native cryptocurrency in various derivatives products, including perpetuals, futures, and options.
“The introduction of RLUSD as a margin option enhances the efficiency of our trading system, empowering traders to manage USD-equivalent positions on-chain while benefiting from our entire suite of derivatives tools,” remarked Luke Hoersten, CEO of Bitnomial, at the Ripple Swell conference in New York.
He further noted that this partnership with Ripple underlines Bitnomial’s goal to develop a capital-efficient derivatives market.
Strategic Expansion and Market Impact
Jack McDonald, senior vice president of Stablecoins at Ripple, acknowledged this strategic expansion, stating it reflects the changing landscape of stablecoins, which are transitioning from speculative uses to practical applications. He described RLUSD as a leading example of a trusted USD-backed stablecoin.
While institutional clients have direct access to this new margin collateral feature through the Bitnomial Exchange, retail traders can engage via Botanical, Bitnomial’s platform tailored for individual users. This addition of RLUSD and XRP complements Bitnomial’s existing margin offerings that already include Bitcoin and Ethereum, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the use of digital assets in trading practices.
