Derived from Forklog, CME Group has introduced a new set of cryptocurrency benchmarks, including a volatility index for Bitcoin. The CME CF Volatility Benchmarks provide real-time measures of expected market risk, derived from regulated options markets. The index tracks implied volatility of Bitcoin futures options, reflecting traders' expectations of price movements over the next 30 days. Similar to the stock market's VIX, the index serves as a key indicator for assessing uncertainty, pricing, and risk hedging. The benchmark set also includes Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. Institutional interest has driven crypto market activity, with spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting $57.7 billion. In Q3, CME's cryptocurrency futures and options trading volume exceeded $900 billion, with Ethereum-based futures setting daily records. Open interest reached $31.3 billion by the end of September, indicating strong liquidity and confidence among large players. Futures for Solana and XRP also saw record volumes in Q3.
CME Launches Bitcoin Volatility Index Similar to VIX
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