CME Group has launched new cryptocurrency benchmarks for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP, including a VIX-style Bitcoin volatility index. These benchmarks provide reference prices and volatility metrics for institutional traders, with Bitcoin volatility indices estimating 30-day implied moves based on options and Micro Bitcoin futures. The products are non-tradable and aimed at risk management, options pricing, and portfolio decisions, as institutional crypto derivatives activity exceeds $900 billion quarterly. The introduction of these benchmarks follows the growth in institutional participation in cryptocurrency derivatives markets, driven by spot Bitcoin ETFs and increasing demand for standardized pricing and risk gauges.

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