CME Group Sets June 1 Launch for Bitcoin Volatility Futures, Pending CFTC Approval

TLDR: CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, 2026, pending CFTC regulatory review and approval. Contracts settle to the BVX index, a 30-day implied volatility measure derived from real-time Bitcoin options data. Traders can go long or short on Bitcoin volatility without taking any direct directional exposure to BTC price. CF [...]

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