CME to Launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures This Week

Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures — The CME Group is set to launch cash-settled futures contracts for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) on Monday, October 19, 2026, pending regulatory review.

The launch expands the institutional derivatives marketplace’s crypto offerings, which already include Bitcoin and Ethereum futures. The new contracts will provide regulated exposure to the altcoin and decentralized exchange governance token markets.

Market attention this week will also focus on global economic data, including flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) readings for October due on Friday. These reports are closely watched as indicators of economic health and can influence broader risk asset sentiment, including cryptocurrencies.

Earnings reports from crypto-adjacent public companies like Tesla and CME Group itself are also scheduled, though their core business is not directly tied to digital assets. The week follows key U.S. inflation data releases from the prior week.