CME Group is set to expand its cryptocurrency derivatives portfolio by introducing futures contracts for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap. The launch is scheduled for October 19, contingent upon receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
The new offerings will include both standard and Micro contract sizes. Specifically, standard Bitcoin Cash futures will represent 250 BCH, while the Micro version will cover 25 BCH. For Uniswap, the standard contract will represent 10,000 UNI, with the Micro version set at 1,000 UNI.
This expansion follows the company's recent introduction of futures tied to Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui earlier this year. CME Group stated that these additions are driven by client demand for institutional-grade risk management tools.
The platform reported strong activity in its existing crypto derivatives segment. During the first half of 2026, the average daily volume for crypto futures and options reached 279,800 contracts, with an average open interest of 264,600 contracts.
