CME Group has launched futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI), while also confirming that its crypto futures complex will move to 24/7 trading starting May 29, 2026, with only brief weekend maintenance windows. The rollout adds two more tokens to CME’s regulated crypto derivatives lineup.
Standard and micro contracts introduced for both tokens
The new AVAX and SUI products come in two sizes: standard contracts and micro contracts. CME said the contracts are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and are cash-settled using CME CF reference rates.
Based on the spot price references cited in the source material, AVAX was trading around $9.2 to $9.4. Its standard contract size is 5,000 AVAX, while the micro version covers 500 AVAX. SUI was referenced at roughly $1.03 to $1.05, with a standard contract size of 50,000 SUI and a micro contract of 5,000 SUI. The structure mirrors CME’s broader approach of offering products for both large institutions and smaller market participants.
First block trades completed by FalconX and G-20 Group
CME had previously disclosed that the first trades in AVAX and SUI futures were completed as block trades between crypto institutional trading platform FalconX and G-20 Group. That detail points to immediate institutional use of the contracts after launch.
Round-the-clock crypto futures trading begins on May 29
Beginning May 29, 2026, CME’s crypto derivatives will be available for trading 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for short weekend maintenance periods. The change is meant to align the exchange’s schedule more closely with the always-open nature of digital asset markets, including weekend price moves.
Crypto product roster now exceeds 20 contracts
With AVAX and SUI added, CME’s lineup of regulated crypto-related derivatives now totals more than 20 products. Alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), the exchange already lists products tied to Solana (SOL) and XRP, as well as micro contracts launched in early 2026 for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar Lumens (XLM).
CME has also signaled more launches in June, including Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1 and Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8. With ratio products and options also on the platform, CME continues to expand its regulated crypto derivatives offering.