CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

CME Group, the Chicago-based derivatives exchange, announced plans to launch futures contracts for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) on October 19. This expansion to cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) aims to cater to institutional investors seeking hedging tools for crypto exposure. The contracts will be available in standard and Micro sizes, representing 250 BCH and 25 BCH per contract for BCH futures, and 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI per contract for UNI futures.

CME Group's global head of cryptocurrency products, Giovanni Vicioso, stated that the new products respond to client demand as crypto markets mature. As of the first half of 2026, CME Group's cryptocurrency futures and options recorded an average daily volume of 279,800 contracts, amounting to $8.3 billion in notional value.