CME to Launch Bitcoin Cash Futures on October 19
- —CME will list BCH futures on October 19, 2026, pending regulatory review
- —BCH trades at $294.93: -4.16% daily, 7.6% below the weekly high of $319.62
- —Standard contract covers 250 BCH (~$73,700), micro contract 25 BCH (~$7,370)
- —Cash settlement via the CME CF reference rate, no BCH delivery on expiry
Why it matters: The listing gives institutions hedging and short-selling tools for BCH, but price direction will only emerge after launch.
Source: CryptoTicker