CME Group to Launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar Crypto Futures on February 9

CME Group, the world's largest derivatives marketplace, announced plans to list futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) starting February 9, pending regulatory approval from the CFTC. These new products will be offered in both standard and micro contract sizes to cater to institutional and retail traders, expanding regulated crypto derivatives access for these major altcoins.

This expansion follows CME Group's record crypto derivatives activity in 2025, adding to their existing offerings like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana futures. Despite the announcement, the prices of ADA, LINK, and XLM remained largely muted, aligning with broader market performance. Analysts view the move as significant institutional recognition and legitimacy for these assets, potentially leading to stronger liquidity and market maturity, even if immediate price impact was minimal.

(Source：BeInCrypto)