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Tuesday Dec 2 2025 19:10
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The Chicago-based CME Group has unveiled a new suite of cryptocurrency benchmarks meticulously crafted to provide standardized pricing and volatility data for institutional traders who are accustomed to utilizing familiar tools across traditional asset classes. Announced on Tuesday, the CME CF Cryptocurrency Benchmarks encompass a diverse range of digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP (XRP). Of particular note is the inclusion of the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Benchmarks, which meticulously track the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin Futures options, effectively mirroring the equity market's VIX within the crypto domain by providing insights into anticipated price movements over the upcoming 30-day period. Volatility benchmarks have historically served as a cornerstone in traditional markets, empowering traders with the ability to quantify uncertainty. They underpin options pricing, facilitate protection against abrupt market fluctuations, bolster volatility-based strategies, and function as real-time barometers of market sentiment and potential instability. According to Tuesday's announcement, the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index is not a directly tradable instrument; instead, it serves as a standardized reference point to facilitate precise pricing and robust risk management.
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