{"id":404115,"date":"2019-11-13T04:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T04:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/?p=404115"},"modified":"2024-06-11T13:34:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T13:34:02","slug":"how-will-cme-bitcoin-options-launch-in-2-months-affect-btc-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquehot.com\/news\/how-will-cme-bitcoin-options-launch-in-2-months-affect-btc-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will CME Bitcoin Options Launch In 2 Months Affect BTC Prices?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Many have asserted that the first time Bitcoin futures were launched, a planned market crash followed. The exchange that launched those futures back in late 2017 is gearing up for more institutional products in two months\u2019 time so what impact will that have this time around?<\/p>\n
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is expanding its institutional Bitcoin product lineup. According to a press release<\/a> one of the world\u2019s leading derivatives market places announced that, pending regulatory approval, options on its BTC futures contracts will be available for trading starting January 13, 2020 \u2013 just two months from today.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/zhusu\/status\/14149890<\/p>\n CME Group Global Head of Equity Index and Alternative Investment Products, Tim McCourt, stated;<\/p>\n \u201cSince the launch of our Bitcoin futures nearly two years ago, clients have expressed a growing interest in options as another way to hedge and trade in these markets. We have worked closely with clients and the industry to establish a robust and increasingly liquid underlying futures market here at CME Group, and we believe Bitcoin options<\/a> will now offer our customers greater precision and flexibility to manage their risk.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Bitcoin futures market has shown strong growth since it was first introduced two years ago. The average daily volume of 6,500+ contracts in 2019 is equivalent to around 32,500 BTC. According to the release almost half of the trading volume is outside the US.<\/p>\n The primary difference between futures and options is that the contract holder is obligated to sell a futures contract on the expiry date. With options there is no obligation to sell the contract on expiry, giving greater flexibility which of course may impact market prices. Investopedia<\/a> goes into more detail on the differences.<\/p>\n When the CME and CBOE launched Bitcoin futures contracts in December 2017, it was during the market peak. It was widely reported that the US government planned this to enable mass shorting of the asset which would burst the bubble. It was a resounding success, three months later Bitcoin had dumped 60%.<\/p>\nImpact on Bitcoin Prices<\/h2>\n