CME Group Announces BCH and UNI Futures Launch for October 19
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Editor:
Eugene Serbin
cryptocurrency.com.tr reports that CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures contracts on October 19, pending regulatory review. The exchange will offer standard and micro contracts for both assets, specifically 250 BCH and 25 BCH for Bitcoin Cash, alongside 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI for Uniswap. This expansion targets growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency risk management tools.
CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain highlighted the move as evidence of increasing acceptance for crypto derivatives in mainstream finance. CME’s existing cryptocurrency futures averaged a daily trading volume of 279,800 contracts in the first half of 2026. These contracts were worth approximately $8.3 billion during that period.
The launch signals robust interest in crypto derivatives from institutional players. The broader market is currently showing mixed signals, making this product launch a pivotal moment for participation. The initiative aims to cater to the specific needs of institutions seeking to manage risk in the digital asset space.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for BCH, measured when this story was written up on 22 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
Whalio data shows Bitcoin Cash trading at $267.30 with a 24-hour buy ratio of 54.6%, indicating that buyers controlled the majority of volume over the full day. However, short-term momentum shows signs of cooling, as the 1-hour buy ratio dropped to 47.8%, suggesting a recent shift toward selling pressure. The 4-hour buy ratio sits at 55.6%, showing that buying interest remains stronger over a slightly longer timeframe than the immediate hour. Volume delta reflects this dynamic, with a positive $2,358,067 over 24 hours compared to a negative $422,157 in the last hour. This indicates that while net buying has accumulated over the day, recent trades have been dominated by sellers. The cumulative volume delta closed at +$5,171,017, confirming that net buying pressure outweighed selling pressure for the period.
The latest daily buy ratio of 56.4% sits at the 86th percentile of the last 323 days, against a median of 50.8% - stronger buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for BCH, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, the buy ratio averaged 48.9%, making today’s 24-hour ratio of 54.6% an unusual day with 5.8 points more buying activity than the weekly average. Spot volume reached $25,471,362, which is 1.99 times the average daily volume, signaling significantly higher participation. Despite this volume surge, the 8-day volume delta was -$832,547, contrasting with the positive daily delta and suggesting larger sellers have been active over the longer term. The price increased by 19.7% over eight days, driven by four days of net buying within the week. This combination of high volume and price appreciation contrasts with the net negative delta, indicating that buying pressure has been present but potentially offset by larger sell orders over the full week.