CME adds Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar to growing crypto derivatives lineup
CME Group will launch futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9, expanding its crypto derivatives offerings.Summary
CME Group is adding futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) to its suite of cryptocurrency derivatives, with trading beginning on February 9. These will be available as both standard and micro contracts, catering to different trading preferences. This expansion builds upon existing futures and options for Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana. While CME experienced record crypto derivatives activity in 2025, volumes decreased towards the end of the year, particularly for Bitcoin. However, CME remains optimistic about long-term demand, citing a need for regulated products to manage price risk. The exchange is also planning to transition to “always-on” trading for its crypto products in 2026, aiming for 24/7 risk management capabilities.
(Source：The Block)