CME Group Sees First Block Trade in New Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Contracts
FalconX and GSR executed the first block trade in CME's new Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures, according to TradingView citing CME Group's press release.
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what happened
According to TradingView, which cites CME Group's press release, brokerage FalconX and market maker GSR completed a block trade in the exchange's recently launched Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures. CME describes the contracts as an extension of its crypto futures lineup, which already includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche and Sui.
Giovanni Vicioso, CME's global head of cryptocurrency products, said clients now have more ways to manage crypto risk through a round-the-clock market. FalconX and GSR argued that institutional demand is shifting from the largest digital assets toward tokens with specific use cases.
why it matters
Year-to-date 2026 futures and options average daily volume on CME exceeds 242,000 contracts, about $7.9 billion in notional value, while average open interest is near 240,000 contracts. The launch adds regulated hedging tools for altcoins, and how the market develops will depend on whether open interest and volume keep rising.
market impact
Crypto market: regulated BCH and UNI futures add hedging tools for institutional investors
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- CME Group (CME) Launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures — TradingView, 20 October 2026 at 12:52 UTC
- CME Group Announces First Trade for Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures — TradingView, 20 October 2026 at 12:52 UTC
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