CME Group said it will launch Avalanche and Sui futures contracts on May 4 pending regulatory approval, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives offering.
The contracts will include both standard and micro sizes, with Avalanche futures set at 5,000 AVAX and 500 AVAX, and Sui futures at 50,000 SUI and 5,000 SUI, allowing broader market participation.
The expansion reflects rising institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure as traditional finance firms deepen their presence in digital asset markets.
The move follows CME’s earlier plans to introduce futures tied to Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar, signalling a broader push into altcoin derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
“CME Group’s continued expansion of its crypto derivatives suite reflects growing demand for regulated, institutionally-sound products in this asset class,”
Said Volatility Shares CEO, Justin Young.
CME has also indicated it is exploring the launch of a native digital token and is preparing to roll out 24/7 trading for crypto futures and options starting May 29, aligning with always-on crypto markets.
The exchange, which reported a record 28.1 million average daily contracts traded in 2025, is expanding alongside rivals and partners including NYSE, Coinbase, Binance and Kraken, which are also pushing into tokenised and round-the-clock trading products.
At the time of reporting, Avalanche price was $9.46.