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CME Group Dives into Digital Assets: New Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures Launch

CME Group is expanding its presence in the $85 trillion digital assets derivatives market with the upcoming launch of Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures on June 8th, subject to regulatory approval. This marks their first market-cap weighted contract, allowing traders to gain broad exposure to top cryptocurrencies through a single cash-settled deal.

The new index will track bitcoin, ether, solana, ripple, cardano, chainlink, and stellar lumens, covering most of the total market cap for efficient basket-style trading. The demand for their regulated crypto products is surging, with average daily volume up 43% year-to-date. First quarter contracts jumped from 191,000 to 310,000, as Giovanni Vicioso, their crypto head, highlights the new ways for investors to hedge risks.

This announcement follows their recent bitcoin volatility futures announcement for June 1st, shifting focus from single coins to diversified indexes in a space where derivatives make up 80% of global crypto action. Lifetime notional volume on CME crypto products has reached $7.3 trillion, solidifying their position as the go-to hub for big institutional players seeking safer crypto bets.

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