Bitcoin Cash news

CME Group launched Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on October 19, expanding its crypto lineup to 11 products. The cash-settled contracts are based on CME CF reference prices, with standard and micro sizes for each asset. BCH open interest had nearly doubled after the September announcement but fell back to pre-announcement levels by launch day, indicating short-term speculation. UNI's reaction was more subdued, but its futures trading could mark the start of a six-month history needed for pending ETF applications. The launch follows a 25-30% BCH price spike that faded, highlighting that the announcement, not the debut, drove positioning. Traders are advised to watch early volumes and open interest, especially in micro contracts, to gauge sustained demand beyond major players. CME's crypto futures and options averaged 279,800 contracts in H1 2026, representing $8.3 billion in notional value.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged 28% in 24 hours, leading the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with prices near $330-$347 and trading volumes exceeding $1 billion. The rally was driven by CME Group's announcement of BCH futures products, scheduled for October 19, 2026, pending regulatory approval, and Grayscale's earlier filing to convert its BCH Trust into a spot ETF on NYSE Arca. Analysts attribute the move to institutional sentiment and positioning, not protocol updates. Similar to an August 2026 surge, the gains reflect expectations of regulated products attracting new capital. Key milestones ahead include the CME launch date and regulatory decisions, with price sustainability dependent on whether the volume spike represents genuine new positioning or short-term momentum trading.

CME Group announced plans to launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures on October 19, pending regulatory review. The contracts will be offered in both standard and Micro sizes, with BCH futures representing 250 BCH (Micro: 25 BCH) and UNI futures covering 10,000 UNI (Micro: 1,000 UNI). The exchange said the expansion responds to growing demand for regulated tools to manage crypto price risk. This follows CME's 2026 launches of Avalanche, Sui, Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures. CME reported average daily crypto futures and options volume of 279,800 contracts in H1 2026, worth $8.3 billion in notional value. If approved, BCH and UNI will become CME's tenth and eleventh single-asset crypto futures, joining Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and others. Bitcoin Cash trades around $338 (up 25% on the day), while UNI is at $9.28.

CME Group announced plans to launch Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on Oct. 19, pending regulatory review. The exchange will offer standard and Micro contracts for both assets, expanding its existing lineup of single-asset crypto futures that already includes Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and others. CME's crypto product lead said the move responds to growing demand for regulated tools to manage price risk in maturing crypto markets. The expansion follows CME's launch of a 24/7 crypto futures and options market in June, which saw strong initial trading volume. The company also reported that its crypto derivatives averaged 279,800 contracts daily in the first half of 2026. Separately, CME has sued the CFTC over its approval of perpetual futures offered by Kalshi and Coinbase, arguing the agency's change in policy violates the Commodity Exchange Act and threatens its retail futures business.

CME's expansion into crypto derivatives signals increased institutional interest and could enhance market stability and risk management. CME Group expands crypto derivatives suite with Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures.

CME Group announced Tuesday that it will add Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures contracts to its crypto derivatives lineup on Oct. 19, pending regulatory approval. The new products will be offered in both standard and Micro sizes, representing 250 BCH and 25 BCH for Bitcoin Cash, and 10,000 UNI and 1,000 UNI for Uniswap. This launch follows CME's earlier introduction of futures for Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar, Avalanche, and Sui this year. The exchange stated the contracts meet client demand for institutional-grade risk tools amid developing crypto markets. CME's crypto futures and options averaged 279,800 contracts in daily volume in the first half of 2026.

Walmart-backed payments platform OnePay has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings with the addition of more than a dozen new tokens, including SUI, Polygon (POL), and Arbitrum (ARB). This follows recent listings of Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and PAX Gold (PAXG). The platform, which initially launched with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in January, is pursuing a super app strategy to integrate digital assets with its broader financial services. OnePay's general manager, Ron Rojany, stated the company will continue to expand its token lineup thoughtfully, prioritizing assets based on demand, liquidity, regulatory clarity, and long-term utility. The digital wallet is available for use at Walmart stores and online. The move aligns with a broader industry trend, as companies like Coinbase and Startale Group also develop their own super apps to combine trading, banking, and other services.

Bitcoin Cash shattered February records amid a bearish market. Its average transaction value leapt to over $2 million, 100 times last year’s $20 k, hinting at large‑scale investor activity that often precedes price rallies. BCH dominance climbed to 0.48 % of the crypto market, its peak since April 2024, despite a $2 trillion outflow from the industry. The upcoming Layla upgrade, slated for May 2026, adds utility, quantum‑resistance and privacy, potentially lifting price toward $650.

Bitcoin Cash surged almost 40 %, making it the top‑performing layer‑one for the year, according to Crypto Koryo. Its price rose to $578.05, with a market cap of $11.53 billion and a 24‑hour volume of $264.8 million. The analyst noted the rally occurs despite no official X presence. Koryo attributes the outperformance to supply‑side factors: no token unlocks, no foundation treasury or venture‑capital dumping, leaving the entire supply in circulation. New demand catalysts further fuel the gains. The article also highlights Bitcoin’s potential pullback to $87 k before a rebound to $100 k, and mentions Texas becoming the first U.S. state to purchase and hold Bitcoin, but the focus remains on BCH’s record performance.

Coinbase Markets announced it will launch 24/7 trading for futures on a range of altcoins including SHIB, BCH, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, DOT, HBAR, LTC, XLM, and SUI, starting Dec. 5. The move expands the platform’s regulated derivatives offering, which already includes BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP. Coinbase also plans U.S. perpetual‑style futures for the same altcoins, settling on a five‑year expiry, to give U.S. traders a compliant, institution‑friendly alternative to offshore futures markets.