CME Group to Launch Regulated Bitcoin Volatility Futures in June

CME Group has continued to expand its crypto derivatives regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) since launching Bitcoin futures in 2017. The new volatility futures track implied volatility over the next 30 days rather than betting on the direction of Bitcoin’s price, allowing institutions to trade or hedge price-swing risk separately in a regulated market.

CME Group listed the futures on June 1, 2026, and confirmed on June 5 that Monarq Asset Management and DV Chain had completed the first block trades. The contracts track the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, with each contract valued at $500 multiplied by the index level. Contracts for June and July were initially listed and are cash-settled.