US-based derivatives exchange CME Group announced that its cryptocurrency futures portfolio now covers more than 75% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization.
The company announced via X that Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) futures contracts have been added to its product line. The new contracts are offered in both standard and micro contract sizes and are traded using a cash settlement method. This adds three new altcoins to CME’s existing BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP futures offerings.
According to a press release issued by CME, since the launch of Bitcoin futures in 2017 and Ethereum futures in 2021, the company has provided global investors with a secure and centralized cryptocurrency risk management platform. Over time, the company has expanded its portfolio of crypto derivatives to include options contracts, microcontracts, and spot-referenced products.
Following the launch of Solana (SOL) and XRP futures and options in 2025, the variety of crypto assets offered to investors was further increased with the launch of Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures on February 9th.
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