CME Group to Launch Avalanche and Sui Futures on May 4 Amid Growing Crypto Derivatives Demand

TLDR:

• CME Group will launch AVAX and SUI futures on May 4, 2026, pending regulatory review from authorities. 
• Traders can choose micro or larger contracts, with AVAX at 500 or 5,000 and SUI at 5,000 or 50,000. 
• CME Group recorded nearly $8 billion in average daily notional value traded in March, up 19% yearly. 
• Starting May 29, CME Group crypto futures and options will be available for trading 24 hours, seven days.

CME Group announced plans to expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives suite with the launch of Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures on May 4, pending regulatory review.

The world’s leading derivatives marketplace will offer both micro-sized and larger-sized contracts for each asset. This move adds to its rapidly growing lineup of digital asset products, meeting rising institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure.

New Contract Sizes Offer Traders Greater Flexibility

Market participants will have access to AVAX futures sized at 5,000 AVAX and Micro AVAX futures at 500 AVAX. For SUI, traders can choose between 50,000 SUI contracts or Micro SUI futures at 5,000 SUI. These tiered sizes allow both institutional and smaller traders to manage exposure more precisely.

Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products, spoke directly to the value of the new offerings. “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,” he said.

He also pointed to strong market activity, with March average daily volume rising 19% year-over-year and nearly $8 billion in average notional value traded daily.

The micro-sized contracts are particularly useful for traders seeking tighter position management. Smaller contract sizes reduce the capital required per trade without sacrificing access to regulated markets. This structure has proven effective across CME’s existing crypto futures lineup.

Justin Young, CEO and Co-founder of Volatility Shares, welcomed the expansion. “As one of the world’s largest traders of crypto futures, Volatility Shares has long believed that a deeper, more accessible marketplace benefits all participants — from institutional hedgers to individual investors,” he said. His firm’s scale in the space adds weight to that position.

AVAX and SUI Futures Join a Growing Regulated Crypto Lineup

Avalanche and Sui futures will join recently launched contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. CME Group has been steadily broadening its digital asset offerings throughout 2025 and into 2026. Each new addition reflects measured institutional adoption of alternative cryptocurrencies.

Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US, also responded to the announcement. “These new contracts further broaden access for our global customers, allowing them to participate in evolving markets with greater flexibility and improved capital efficiency,” he said.

His remarks point to consistent demand from international participants seeking regulated access to high-growth crypto assets.

Additionally, starting May 29, CME Group cryptocurrency futures and options will trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This marks a notable shift toward continuous access, aligning with the around-the-clock nature of the global crypto market.

The extended trading hours combined with a broader product range position CME Group to serve an increasingly active crypto derivatives market.

Traders can expect more contract launches as digital asset interest continues to build across institutional and retail segments alike.

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