Eleven dated events between October and December could shake Bitcoin and XRP prices before 2027 closes out, but only a handful carry real stakes for crypto holders. Knowing which ones matter separates smart positioning from reactive noise.
CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CME Group provided the following statement about its plans to suspend launch of a new 10-Barrel Crude Oil futures contract: "Providing efficient, regulated markets that allow our clients to cost-effectively manage business risk is always our top priority at CME Group," said CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Terry Duffy. "We created and planned to launch a 10-Barrel oil contract to provide a transparent, regulated alternative to the 24/7 oil contracts that other venues have introduced in the marketplace.
Record September ADV of 31.8 million contracts Record Q3 ADV of 29.4 million contracts Record September and Q3 ADV for interest rate and agricultural products CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its average daily volume (ADV) reached new records for September, with 31.8 million contracts, up 22% year-over-year, and Q3 with 29.4 million contracts, up 16% year-over-year. Both September and Q3 volumes exceeded prior records set in 2024.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its Soybean futures reached a new monthly open interest record of 1,118,872 contracts in September, surpassing the previous record of 1,063,108 contracts traded in April 2026. "We're seeing record participation in Soybean futures because the market is facing a unique combination of forces all at once: trade talks are fueling demand, buyers are hedging the incoming U.S. harvest amid rain delays, and Brazil's planting season is starting just as Super El Niño threatens yields," said John Ricci, Global Head of Agricultural Products at CME Group.
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BitMEX, the exchange that popularized cryptocurrency's perpetual swap contracts, has officially ceased operations after 11 years, leaving its last customers scrambling to find new trading platforms.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that it will launch Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures on October 19, pending regulatory review.
Bitcoin rallied almost 25% into early September despite rising interest rates and a major setback for the Clarity Act. With US debt and Treasury policy raising concerns about the dollar, is the market increasingly treating Bitcoin as a hedge against currency debasement?