CME Group launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures

CME Group has officially launched cash-settled futures contracts for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI). The new products, which went live on October 19, 2026, expand the derivatives marketplace's single-asset cryptocurrency suite to eleven total contracts.

FalconX and GSR have already executed the first block trade for these new futures. The launch aims to provide institutional investors with regulated, capital-efficient tools to manage price risk and gain exposure to altcoins without the need for direct token custody. The contracts are financially settled in U.S. dollars based on reference rates from CF Benchmarks.

According to CME Group, the expansion addresses growing demand for sophisticated tools as the cryptocurrency market matures. The existing suite of single-asset crypto contracts includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui.