Bitnomial has achieved a new milestone in the U.S. derivatives industry after officially approving Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP as margin collateral. This update makes Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC, the first registered clearing organization in the United States to accept stablecoins as native margin assets, marking a major step forward for regulated digital finance.
The development expands Bitnomial’s digital asset margin program, allowing institutional traders to use RLUSD and XRP when trading leveraged perpetuals, futures, and options on Bitnomial Exchange.
Retail traders will soon gain access through Botanical, Bitnomial’s dedicated trading platform. With RLUSD support, users can maintain USD-equivalent positions while transacting within a blockchain-native framework, combining efficiency with regulatory oversight.
RLUSD and XRP Boost Capital Efficiency Across Trading Operations
According to Luke Hoersten, CEO of Bitnomial, the inclusion of RLUSD and XRP transforms how traders manage their capital on-chain. He explained that RLUSD offers the reliability of a USD-backed asset while maintaining blockchain transparency, while XRP integration brings enhanced liquidity options for margin trading.
This expansion, Hoersten added, reflects Bitnomial’s commitment to building an efficient and flexible derivatives ecosystem in the U.S.
Michael Dunn, President of Bitnomial Exchange, described the move as a practical advancement for both institutional and retail participants. He noted that stablecoins enable traders to move funds quickly without leaving the regulated environment.
The addition of XRP, alongside RLUSD, provides more ways for users to leverage their digital holdings across different derivatives instruments.
Ripple Collaboration Strengthens Regulatory Confidence
Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. He said that RLUSD is designed to serve beyond speculative trading, becoming a tool for real-world financial applications. Bitnomial’s adoption of RLUSD and XRP, he added, demonstrates how stablecoins can integrate smoothly into regulated markets.
Bitnomial Reinforces Its Leadership in Digital Derivatives
Bitnomial continues to strengthen its position as a leader in regulated crypto derivatives. With RLUSD, XRP, Bitcoin, and Ether now supported as margin collateral, the exchange offers one of the most comprehensive frameworks for digital asset-based trading in the U.S. market.
The company’s approach brings institutional-grade compliance and efficiency together, creating new opportunities for traders and market makers operating within the evolving digital economy. All contracts on Bitnomial Exchange, LLC, are cleared through Bitnomial Clearinghouse, LLC, under full regulatory supervision.