CME Group, a key derivatives trading venue, has started offering futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM), broadening its suite of regulated crypto products.
The Chicago-based derivatives exchange operator first announced plans for the listings in mid-January, subject to regulatory clearance.
Each contract is available in standard and micro sizes, giving both institutional and retail participants flexibility in managing their exposure.
Contract specifications set the large Cardano future at 100,000 ADA, with a micro version at 10,000 ADA. Chainlink contracts are sized at 5,000 LINK and 250 LINK, while Stellar futures represent 250,000 Lumens and 12,500 Lumens, respectively.
The new offerings come amid rising demand for trusted products that offer exposure to the digital asset market.
The additions follow a record year for the exchange’s digital-asset derivatives business. In 2025, average daily volume reached 278,300 contracts, representing roughly $12 billion in notional value. Open interest averaged 313,900 contracts, equivalent to $26.4 billion.
CME launched its first Bitcoin futures in 2017 and has since added Ether, XRP, and Solana to its regulated lineup.
Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/cme-group-cardano-chainlink-stellar-futures-launch/
