Cboe Announces Continuous Bitcoin, Ethereum Futures

Cboe Global Markets has announced the launch of Continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum, targeted for November 2025, pending regulatory approval. These contracts aim to offer market participants regulated, long-term exposure with a 10-year expiration.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is leading this initiative. The launch was communicated via a press release from Chicago. No direct statements from Cboe’s CEO Ed Tilly were provided.

The launch aims to impact institutional market participants, offering a centrally cleared model. These futures will be cash-settled to their spot prices, using a transparent funding rate structure for cost reduction.

There are no disclosed new funding or grants related to this launch. This initiative could shift liquidity and improve institutional trust through CFTC-regulated clearing.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. Announcement, “The new product suite will debut with bitcoin and ether Continuous futures, offering U.S. traders a simpler and efficient way to gain long-term exposure to digital assets, execute trading strategies and manage risk – all within a U.S.-regulated, centrally cleared and intermediated framework.” : Cboe Press Release

The Bitcoin and Ethereum markets are directly affected by these futures. By tailoring the structure for U.S. compliance, Cboe seeks to mimic offshore perpetual markets within a regulatory framework.

Historical trends show that the launch of regulated crypto derivatives often leads to increased participation. Institutional interest is likely to grow, with potential long-term market shifts. Price volatility might remain modest initially.