CME Group is launching futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) starting Feb. 9, available in standard and micro sizes. This expands CME's regulated crypto derivatives offering as it pushes toward 24/7 continuous trading.
CME Group announced plans to add futures contracts for Cardano's ADA, Chainlink's LINK, and Stellar's XLM, with trading beginning Feb. 9. Each contract will be offered in both standard and micro sizes to accommodate different trader preferences. The expansion builds on CME's existing crypto suite that includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana futures and options. CME reported record crypto derivatives activity in early 2025 but saw momentum fade into year-end with declining volumes in December. The exchange is positioning crypto as a testing ground for broader market structure changes, including a shift toward 24/7 continuous trading planned for 2026.