The new collection of indices covers Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) and $XRP ($XRP), offering institutional traders tools comparable to those used in equities, commodities and other financial markets, according to CME.
CME to add new crypto indexes like Bitcoin
The rollout includes Bitcoin volatility benchmarks that measure expectations of future price movements. The benchmarks track implied volatility derived from Bitcoin options markets, including contracts linked to Micro Bitcoin futures, CME stated. The exchange operator said the product functions similarly to the VIX in equity markets, providing an estimate of anticipated price movement over the next 30 days.
The volatility benchmarks are not tradable products but serve as reference points for risk management, options pricing and portfolio adjustments, according to the company.
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CME reported that combined futures and options trading volume across its crypto products exceeded $900 billion in the third quarter. Average daily open interest reached more than $31 billion during the period, representing a record level, the exchange said. Open interest measures contracts that remain active rather than closed or rolled over.
Trading activity extended beyond Bitcoin, with Ether and Micro Ether futures recording substantial volume increases, according to CME data.
The introduction of standardized benchmarks follows the expansion of institutional participation in cryptocurrency derivatives markets, which has grown alongside the development of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Regulated spot products have increased demand for complementary hedging and analytical tools, market observers noted.
The new benchmarks aim to standardize measurement processes in crypto markets, which have relied on fragmented data from multiple exchanges, CME stated.
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