Key Highlights
- The derivatives giant will introduce standard and micro-sized contracts (500 AVAX and 5,000 SUI per micro contract), pending regulatory approval, further expanding its regulated crypto lineup.
- Nearly continuous trading for all cryptocurrency futures and options on Globex will align derivatives with the always-on spot market, with only a short weekly maintenance window.
- The move reflects growing demand for regulated crypto tools; however, AVAX held near $8.67 and SUI near $0.87 with no immediate spike following the announcement.
CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, plans to broaden its regulated cryptocurrency offerings with the introduction of futures contracts tied to Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI), the company announced today.
The new contracts, which include both standard and micro-sized versions, are scheduled to launch on May 4, 2026, pending regulatory approval.
As per the official release, micro AVAX futures will cover 500 tokens per contract, while micro SUI contracts will represent 5,000 tokens, providing smaller exposure for traders seeking flexibility and capital efficiency.
CME’s leap in digital assets
This move marks the latest step in CME’s steady push into digital asset derivatives. The exchange already offers futures and options on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and more recently added ADA, LINK, and XLM contracts earlier this year.
Those newer products began trading in February, drawing participation from institutional players like FalconX, Marex, Cumberland DRW, and Wintermute.
The timing aligns with another significant change as starting May 29, CME will roll out nearly continuous 24/7 trading for its entire suite of cryptocurrency futures and options on the Globex platform.
This shift aims to better match the always-on nature of spot crypto markets and accommodate global participants across time zones. A short weekly maintenance window will still apply.
“CME Group’s continued expansion of its Cryptocurrency derivatives suite reflects the growing demand for regulated, institutionally-sound products in this asset class,” said Justin Young, CEO and Co-Founder of Volatility Shares.
Spotlight on Avalanche and Sui
Avalanche and Sui represent distinct corners of the ecosystem. AVAX powers a high-throughput blockchain focused on subnets and DeFi, while SUI emphasizes object-centric architecture and parallel processing for scalable applications.
Adding futures for both could boost liquidity and price discovery for these networks, while giving traders new ways to hedge or speculate without directly holding the tokens.
Subject to final regulatory green lights, the contracts will trade alongside CME’s existing lineup, potentially covering an even larger share of the overall crypto market capitalization.
Despite the announcement, both the tokens—AVAX and SUI—have not yet shown any spike in market price, trading at $8.67 and $0.8709, respectively.
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