CME is letting traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not price, and two firms have already placed bets
Monarq and DV Chain kick off trading in CME’s bitcoin volatility index futures.
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Bitcoin’s ‘fear gauge’ surges nearly 20%, its biggest jump since Feb. 5 crash
The jump signals return of fear after two months of calm market sentiment.
CME is set to let traders bet on bitcoin volatility, not just price
CME Group plans to launch bitcoin volatility futures on June 1 pending regulatory approval bringing a easy way to bet on the degree of price swings.
Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election
Investors in crypto and traditional markets bet that impending U.S. presidential election will breed price volatility.
Crypto for Advisors: Don’t Be Spooked By Crypto
Instead of being scared by the nonstop nature of crypto markets, investors should see it as an exciting opportunity to grow their portfolios — especially with the help of a skilled crypto advisor who can guide you through the complexity.
US Elections 2024: Brace for Impact
With the U.S. presidential election polls showing a tense race, cryptocurrency investors are bracing for volatility. But how important is the outcome of the election for the future of crypto in the medium to long run?, poses Gregory Mall.
Bitcoin Slides Below $62K as Consolidation Drags on, but Traders Eye Possible Parabolic Rally
Bitcoin price on Aug. 27 (CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Indicator That Forewarned Late 2023 Volatility Explosion Is Lighting Up Again
Bitcoin’s Bollinger bandwidth has narrowed to levels that have historically preceded volatility explosions.
Crypto for Advisors: Is Crypto Too Volatile?
Bitcoin’s volatility is expected to continue declining with every halving. The next one, scheduled for 2028, will render bitcoin four times as scarce as gold. Increasing retail and institutional adoption of this technology is also bound to decrease volatility structurally over time.
Bitcoin’s Retreat From $70K Characterized by ‘Vol Lethargy’
Deribit’s BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to lowest since early February.