CME adds AVAX and SUI futures — including micro contracts — as institutions push deeper into altcoin trading CME Group said Monday it will expand its regulated crypto derivatives suite by listing futures on Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI), bringing both chains onto the same institutional trading shelf as Bitcoin, Ether and several large‑cap altcoins. The new contracts, which include both standard and micro sizes, are scheduled to start trading on CME Globex on May 4, subject to regulatory review. What’s launching - Avalanche futures: standard contract = 5,000 AVAX; Micro AVAX = 500 AVAX. - Sui futures: standard contract = 50,000 SUI; Micro SUI = 5,000 SUI. CME says the notional sizes are aimed at professional trading desks while the micro contracts let firms and sophisticated traders take smaller, more precise positions — mirroring the logic behind equity Micro E‑mini products that let market participants “fine‑tune exposure and manage risk with lower upfront capital.” Why it matters Adding AVAX and SUI to CME’s regulated offerings gives macro funds and crypto‑native institutions standardized, exchange‑cleared tools to hedge and express directional views on these networks. That’s significant as institutional demand for regulated crypto products has been rising: CME reported March average daily volume across its digital‑asset futures and options was up 19% year‑on‑year, with nearly $8 billion in notional traded per day. “This rollout of 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,” said Giovanni Vicioso, CME’s global head of cryptocurrency products. Isaac Cahana, CEO of Plus500US, added that the contracts “further broaden access for our global customers, allowing them to participate in evolving markets with greater flexibility and improved capital efficiency.” Broader trend Avalanche and Sui join a recent wave of altcoin contracts CME has listed — including Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar — alongside long‑running Bitcoin and Ether products. For altcoins, exchange‑traded futures can deepen price discovery, widen access for institutional players, and enable more refined basis and relative‑value strategies. For traders, the micro versions are particularly useful for hedging, testing strategies, or managing exposure with less capital. The contracts will begin trading May 4 on CME Globex, pending regulatory approval. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news