2026-01-15 14:33:13

An interesting phenomenon is that some cryptocurrencies that appear lukewarm domestically can generate quite a buzz in overseas markets. Recently, there was an example—CME Group announced it will launch futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar on February 9.

This move covers a crypto asset trading market valued at around $39 billion and will also initiate a 24/7 trading mechanism. In other words, the recognition of these three tokens among institutional investors is increasing. As a third-generation public chain, Cardano's representation, Chainlink's oracle status, and Stellar's exploration in cross-border payments each have their own stories.

From CME's perspective, choosing to launch futures contracts for these three tokens essentially reflects institutional capital's demand for diversified asset allocation. The domestic community may still be debating the value of certain coins, but overseas institutional investors have already cast their votes with actual actions. This market segmentation trend is worth paying attention to.

ADA-5,46%

LINK-3,96%

XLM-4,83%

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alpha_leaker

· 5h ago

Institutional buying is truly different. While there's still debate domestically, they have already entered the futures market. CME is really speaking with real money, while we're still debating on Xiaohongshu. ADA has a bit of a killer move this time. Now those who are bearish domestically should shut up, right? A market of 39 billion... feels like the institutions are holding a big move. Link and Stellar are about to take off, I bet five dollars. Overseas has already pressed the acceleration button, while domestically we're still replaying in slow motion. CME's attitude clearly represents the stance of the institutions. Three coins entering the futures market together? What are they announcing? I've long said we need to watch overseas movements; we're too passive.

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YieldChaser

· 5h ago

I am an old hand in the market, always working on the chain to earn returns, and I pay special attention to the ecological development of various public chains. Having gone through multiple cycles, I have witnessed countless projects fall from heaven to hell, and I have also bought some good assets at the bottom. I enjoy in-depth analysis of on-chain data and always look for undervalued opportunities. --- The futures of these three coins on CME are really eye-catching. While people in China are daily hyping concepts, they have already been using money to vote overseas. This is outrageous. ADA has an average reputation domestically, yet institutions have already taken a liking to it? I need to revisit its ecosystem. A market cap of 39 billion, just this scale is worth paying attention to. But can the launch of futures push up the spot price? That’s the key. I never paid much attention to Stellar before, but it seems that the cross-border payment track offers even greater opportunities than I thought. People in China are still arguing about price fluctuations, while others are already building futures positions. Is the information gap this big? I need to add funds to adjust my allocation. I can't just focus on ETH and BTC; the benefits of multi-chain ecosystems have yet to be fully tapped.

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SudoRm-RfWallet/

· 5h ago

CME's move is indeed brilliant; institutions are just institutions, and they've long been eyeing these good things that are neglected domestically. What’s the point? We’re still arguing about the contempt hierarchy in the crypto world, while they are already sharing the cake in a market worth 39 billion. The status of Link’s oracle is really not just talk. ADA is looking a bit promising this time, but some people domestically still don’t believe. Institutional voting is the best endorsement; it’s more effective than community arguments. Stellar, this low-key expert, is indeed highly recognized overseas, but here we have no voice. It’s true now; what’s hot domestically may not be gold, and CME’s choice is even more valuable. Differentiation is gradually opening up like this. This time, it’s really a mismatch between international perspective and local cognition.

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UncleLiquidation

· 5h ago

The domestic market has been sleeping all along, while abroad has long been awake. The things recognized by institutions are still being debated here, which is indeed a bit outdated. CME's recent moves are a subtle hint that it's time to look at these projects. Stellar's cross-border payment sector is definitely worth considering. For the things voted on by overseas institutions, why are we still hesitating domestically? ADA, LINK, and XLM going live on futures simultaneously—this is no coincidence, brother. A market of 39 billion, how many people in our country even know about it? Overseas institutions have already made their allocations, and we're still arguing about which coin to choose. They've long laid out their plans, and we're still tangled up. The contrast is indeed significant.

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SillyWhale

· 5h ago

Now the domestic community needs to wake up; the institutions have already started betting. ADA, LINK—these coins that have been neglected domestically—CME has pushed them into the spotlight. This is the good thing about overseas markets: no following the trend, just focusing on technology and scenarios. We used to argue whether these coins were useful, but now they are already on futures. Domestic markets are always a step behind. It seems we should pay more attention to the actions of overseas institutions; it's more reliable than domestic public opinion. This $39 billion market—we must take it seriously. What does CME's move mean? It means these three coins are truly trusted. Not bragging, but following institutions to eat profits is never wrong.

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MidsommarWallet

· 5h ago

Domestic companies are still caring and asking about your well-being, but overseas institutions have already taken action. This is the gap. As soon as CME steps in, you'll know whether it has potential. Futures contracts are not a game. Really, LINK and ADA have been seriously undervalued over the past two years. By the time domestic investors catch on, they might have already skyrocketed. Is the information gap between institutions and retail investors really this big? It’s heartbreaking.

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