CME Group Rolls Out Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures Amid Crypto Expansion

CME Group has revealed plans to deepen its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings with the impending launch of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures, set to begin trading on October 19, 2026, pending regulatory approval. This marks a new expansion in the company’s growing suite of regulated crypto instruments.

The announcement was made on September 22, 2026, via a company press release stating that the new contracts include both standard and micro-sized versions—Bitcoin Cash futures (250 BCH) along with Micro Bitcoin Cash futures (25 BCH), and Uniswap futures (10,000 UNI) with Micro Uniswap futures (1,000 UNI). The rollout aims to provide institutional investors with diversified crypto exposure and enhanced risk tools within a regulated market structure. This initiative responds to strong client demand for altcoin risk management solutions in a 24/7 trading environment. The launch is subject to regulatory review.

Earlier this week, CME Group also introduced its S&P UBS USD Liquid Leveraged Loan Index futures, which began trading on September 14, offering capital-efficient alternatives for managing leveraged loan exposures. While that product targets credit markets, the crypto expansions directly align with the broader trend toward mainstream institutional participation in digital assets.

These developments are significant for investors tracking CME Group (ticker: CME), a key component of the S&P 500. Expanding into altcoin futures such as BCH and UNI underscores CME’s ambition to lead within the evolving crypto derivatives landscape. Watch for official trading commencement updates following regulatory clearance.