CME Group Expands Crypto Derivatives with Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures

CME Group Inc., the leading derivatives marketplace operator, is expanding its cryptocurrency derivatives portfolio by launching Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on October 19, pending regulatory review.

The move aims to cater to institutional demand for risk-management tools in high-liquidity altcoins, with both standard and Micro sizes being offered: 250 BCH and 25 BCH contracts, as well as 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI contracts.

This expansion builds on CME's momentum following its record first half of 2026, where it posted $1.7 billion in revenue and $1.0 billion in net income ($2.88 per share), driven by 29.8 million average daily contracts and a 20% surge in high-margin market data revenue to $238 million.

CME's financial strength, supported by a liquid balance sheet holding $2.3 billion in cash against $3.4 billion in debt, enables it to continuously introduce new derivatives, directly leveraging its $1.4 billion clearing and transaction fee engine to capture additional institutional volume and derivative fees.