Feb 22, 2020 at 11:07
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Bitcoin’s Price Uptrend Triggers an Increasing Interest in Derivatives
Investor and analyst interest in derivatives (futures) has been rising significantly since bitcoin (BTC) derivatives trading volume hit an all-time high last month. According to CME Group data, on January 16, there were 5,328 contracts for outstanding futures, amounting to 26,640 BTC (approx. US$237 million). This figure is said to be the highest since CME futures were first introduced in December 2017.
Sep 01, 2019 at 09:11
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US Largest Futures Market CME Records All-Time High Bitcoin Trading
Bitcoin futures trading on the world’s leading options and futures contracts open interest exchange of any futures exchange Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a global markets company, has more than doubled in 2019. CME is registering some of its highest 24-hour trading volumes since its official launch.
Aug 09, 2019 at 16:30
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Bakkt: ICE-Backed Cryptocurrency Startup to Launch Two Bitcoin Futures in Q3 of 2019
The beta-testing of Bitcoin futures contract for ICE-backed cryptoasset trading platform Bakkt was carried out successfully, as per the press release from Mr. Adam White, the COO of Bakkt. The platform has industriously launched customer acceptance testing for its cryptocurrency futures traded and cleared at Intercontinental Exchange Futures US and ICE Clear US respectively.
Aug 02, 2019 at 13:06
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ICE and Bakkt Plan to Roll Out Bitcoin Futures Soon
Bakkt, a platform designed to support cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin (BTC) futures, is now getting ready to roll out soon, according to Jeffrey Craig Sprecher, the head of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of Bakkt, however, he never revealed or set a company timeline.