CME Group launched Stellar futures in February alongside Cardano and Chainlink, now providing access to over 75% of crypto market cap. The exchange reported $25 billion average daily open interest in its crypto suite during 2025.
CME Group expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives offerings in February by introducing futures contracts for Stellar, Cardano, and Chainlink. This expansion brings CME's total crypto market access to over 75% of global cryptocurrency market capitalization. The exchange disclosed that its cryptocurrency product suite achieved nearly $25 billion in average daily open interest throughout 2025, with average daily volume of 278,300 contracts representing approximately $12 billion in notional value. CME noted that the new altcoin offerings maintain moderate-to-high correlations with Bitcoin (0.60-0.67), providing portfolio diversification while following broader market trends. The firm plans to expand further with round-the-clock cryptocurrency futures and options trading.