MicroStrategy sells 32 BTC for preferred dividends; CME launches 24/7 crypto derivatives

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Release Time: 06/02/2026 03:14:44

Summary

BTC news today: MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) sold 32 BTC (net $2.5 million, average $77,135) between May 26–31, 2026, to fund preferred dividends—its first BTC update since August 2020. Holdings now total 843,706 coins. CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) launched 24/7 crypto futures and options on May 29, with over 7,200 contracts and $50 million in notional value traded during the first weekend. Bitcoin Volatility Futures (BVI) also launched.

BBX News: Strategy sold 32 BTC (net $2.5M, net average price of $77,135) on June 1 via its 8-K filing to pay preferred stock dividends, reducing its holdings to 843,706 BTC; CME Group officially announced on June 1 that crypto futures and options are now available 24/7 since May 29, with over 7,200 contracts and $500 million notional value traded over the first weekend, alongside the launch of Bitcoin Volatility Futures (BVI). Key Highlights: ——Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR): Sold 32 BTC between May 26–31 (net proceeds ~$2.5M, net average price of $77,135) to pay preferred stock dividends; holdings now at 843,706 BTC (-32 BTC), total cost basis of $6.387 billion, average cost of $75,699; ⚠️ First-ever BTC sale since August 2020. ——CME Group (NASDAQ: CME): Officially launched 24/7 crypto futures and options on May 29, announced on June 1; first weekend saw over 7,200 contracts and $500 million in notional value; BVI (Bitcoin Volatility Futures) launched simultaneously; projected $3 trillion in annual notional volume for crypto derivatives by 2025; average daily volume growth of +46% from 2026 to today; Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures pending approval for launch on June 8. Source: bbx.com

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