Avax And Sui Futures Start Trading On Cme

CME Group has confirmed that futures contracts for Avalanche ($AVAX) and Sui are now live, with the first block trades executed between institutional counterparties FalconX and G-20 Group. The launch marks the latest step in CME's push to bring regulated derivatives exposure to a broader range of digital assets.

Contract Details and First Trades

Both tokens are available in standard and micro contract sizes. AVAX futures come in lots of 5,000 and 500 tokens respectively, while Sui contracts cover 50,000 and 5,000 tokens. All four products are cash-settled in USD and cleared through CME Clearing, with AVAX trading under product code AVA and Sui under SUI on Globex.

FalconX's Joshua Lim cited two forces behind institutional demand: the rise of broader altcoin index products and the growing number of Digital Asset Treasuries accumulating tokens like $AVAX and Sui on behalf of shareholders. G-20 Group's Head of Trading, Jonathan Mathai, was more direct, calling CME the "venue of choice" for large allocators where safety and compliance are the priority, and noting that the exchange "sets the standard for regulated, institutionally compliant instruments."

A Growing Suite and the Road to 24/7 Trading

The new listings join a crypto derivatives suite that has grown quickly in 2026. Avalanche and Sui futures follow recently launched contracts for Cardano ($ADA), Chainlink ($LINK), and Stellar ($XLM), sitting alongside existing products covering $ETH, $SOL, $XRP, and Bitcoin. CME reported that March average daily volume across its crypto complex was up 19% year-over-year, with nearly $8 billion in average notional value traded daily. That momentum follows a record $3 trillion in notional crypto futures and options volume across 2025.

The next major milestone arrives on May 29, when CME's cryptocurrency futures and options will move to continuous trading on Globex and ClearPort, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The shift closes a structural gap that has long forced institutional desks to absorb weekend price moves without the ability to hedge through a regulated venue.

Sources:
CME Group Press Release: First Trades of Avalanche and Sui Futures (PR Newswire)
CME Group: Expansion of Regulated Crypto Suite with Avalanche and Sui Futures
CME Group: 24/7 Cryptocurrency Futures and Options Trading