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CME to Launch Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures in June

Cointelegraph
CME Group plans to launch regulated Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 to allow investors to trade market volatility rather than price direction.

Summary

CME Group is set to launch new Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, pending regulatory approval. These CFTC-regulated contracts will settle to the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, providing a compliant, onshore mechanism for institutional investors to hedge against or speculate on Bitcoin market fluctuations. By offering this product, CME aims to provide a regulated alternative to offshore volatility instruments, further expanding its comprehensive suite of digital asset derivatives.

(Source:Cointelegraph)