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Jun 8, 8:19 am

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CME's Bitcoin Volatility Index Futures Provide a Direct Way for Traders to Hedge Price Turbulence

CME recently introduced Bitcoin volatility index futures, allowing traders to speculate on price turbulence directly. DV Chain and Monarq Asset Management initiated the first block trades, marking the beginning of trading in these contracts. This new offering enables investors to hedge against Bitcoin volatility over a four-week period.

CME recently introduced Bitcoin volatility index futures, allowing traders to speculate on price turbulence directly. DV Chain and Monarq Asset Management initiated the first block trades, marking the beginning of trading in these contracts. This new offering enables investors to hedge against Bitcoin volatility over a four-week period.

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