Important points
- CME Group launches futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM).
- The move is part of CME’s continued expansion into crypto derivatives.
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CME Group, the world’s top derivatives exchange, plans to roll out futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on February 9, according to a press release on Thursday.
Subject to regulatory approval, this expansion will include both small-scale contracts and standard-sized contracts.
The Chicago-based derivatives exchange operator has steadily expanded its lineup of digital asset products in recent years. CME first introduced Bitcoin futures in December 2017, followed by Ether futures in February 2021.
CME’s crypto product suite also includes XRP and Solana. Late last year, we added options to both XRP and Solana, allowing for more complex hedging strategies.
The move is in response to growing demand for regulated crypto futures from retail and institutional investors and reflects the growing mainstream acceptance and integration of digital assets into trading portfolios.
