CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives With BCH and UNI Futures

Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap will join CME Group’s growing crypto futures lineup, with trading planned for October 19.

CME Group is adding Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures to its growing cryptocurrency derivatives lineup. Trading is scheduled to begin on October 19, subject to regulatory review. Both assets will be available on standard and Micro contracts, giving traders more options for managing crypto exposure.

CME Group Brings BCH and UNI to Its 24/7 Futures Market 

In a recent press release, CME Group stated that its Bitcoin Cash futures contract will be based on 250 BCH. A smaller Micro Bitcoin Cash contract will cover 25 BCH. For Uniswap, the standard futures contract will represent 10,000 UNI, and its micro version will cover 1,000 UNI.

Smaller contracts can give traders greater flexibility when adjusting positions or managing price exposure. They can also serve participants seeking lower contract sizes within a regulated futures market.

Get ready to trade new larger- and Micro-sized Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures in our 24/7, CFTC-regulated marketplace. pic.twitter.com/uixnqsgMjV

— CME Group (@CMEGroup) September 22, 2026

Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, linked the expansion to crypto market maturity. He said participants increasingly need regulated tools for managing digital asset price risk.

Vicioso added that the contracts were designed to offer greater versatility and capital efficiency. Clients will also gain access through CME Group’s 24/7 regulated marketplace.

Crypto Futures Activity Surges as CME Group Adds More Altcoins

Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap join an expanding list of cryptocurrency futures offered by CME Group. Existing products cover Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui. 

Several of those contracts were introduced in 2026 as CME Group expanded its single-asset crypto offering. Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui futures have generated over $1 billion in year-to-date notional value.

Furthermore, demand across CME Group’s wider crypto derivatives business has also remained significant. During the first half of 2026, futures and options averaged 279,800 contracts in daily volume.

That activity represented about $8.3 billion in average daily notional value. Average open interest reached 264,600 contracts, worth roughly $15.4 billion in notional terms.

Industry Executives Back CME’s Crypto Futures Expansion 

Volatility Shares CEO and Co-Founder Justin Young called the new contracts another step in CME Group’s crypto futures expansion. He said BCH and UNI futures provide additional ways to access both assets through regulated markets.

Ripple Prime President Noel Kimmel also pointed to institutional demand for around-the-clock regulated derivatives. He cited clearing and financing infrastructure as important parts of managing cryptocurrency exposure.

Adding BCH and UNI gives market participants two more single-asset choices within CME Group’s crypto derivatives business. Pending regulatory review, both standard and Micro contracts are expected to begin trading on October 19.