Cardano Chainlink Stellar Futures Launch by CME

CME Group Launches Futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar

• CME Group has introduced futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM).
• These contracts are available in both standard and micro sizes, enhancing flexibility for traders.
• The large Cardano future is set at 100,000 ADA, with a micro version at 10,000 ADA. Chainlink futures are sized at 5,000 LINK and 250 LINK. Stellar futures represent 250,000 Lumens and 12,500 Lumens.
• The launch follows a record year in 2025 for CME’s digital-asset derivatives business with an average daily volume of 278,300 contracts.
• CME first launched Bitcoin futures in 2017 and has since expanded to include Ether, XRP, and Solana.

CME Group has expanded its crypto offerings by launching futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. These new products provide traders with increased flexibility through various contract sizes amid growing demand for regulated digital asset exposure.