Key Takeaways:
CME Group will expand its cryptocurrency derivatives suite, launching futures for Avalanche and Sui on May 4, 2026, pending regulatory review. The move adds two more altcoins to its existing lineup of Bitcoin and Ether products.
"Our new micro- and larger-sized Avalanche and Sui futures will provide clients with greater choice, enhanced flexibility and more capital efficiencies across our deeply liquid, regulated Crypto derivatives complex," said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products.
The new listings will feature both standard and micro-sized contracts to cater to different investor scales. Standard contracts are sized at 5,000 AVAX and 50,000 SUI, while micro contracts will be one-tenth the size at 500 AVAX and 5,000 SUI, respectively.
The introduction of regulated futures for AVAX and SUI on the world's largest derivatives marketplace is expected to significantly enhance liquidity and price discovery for both assets. This expansion beyond Bitcoin and Ether products indicates a growing institutional appetite for a broader array of crypto assets, potentially paving the way for increased investment into their respective ecosystems.
The launch provides institutional market participants with a regulated venue to gain exposure to and hedge positions in Avalanche and Sui, two prominent blockchain networks. Avalanche is known for its high-throughput and compatibility with Ethereum, while Sui is a newer Layer-1 blockchain focused on scalability and low-latency transactions.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
