The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is reportedly considering the launch of Bitcoin trading on its platform to take advantage of the growing demand for digital assets.
CME Group, the world’s largest futures exchange, is exploring the possibility of offering Bitcoin trading services, according to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by the Financial Times. Interest in digital assets on Wall Street has been increasing, prompting CME to evaluate this new opportunity.
The Chicago-based exchange has been discussing the potential move with traders interested in Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value. However, these plans are not yet finalized, and CME has not made any official announcements.
This development follows the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval for listing spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on CME, in addition to its existing crypto futures products. Despite an initial surge of interest from institutional investors, such as Wisconsin’s Investment Board and BNY Mellon, the excitement around spot Bitcoin ETFs has somewhat cooled, resulting in minimal inflows for many ETF issuers.
If CME moves forward with its spot trading business, it is expected to operate through the EBS currency trading venue in Switzerland. This choice is influenced by Switzerland’s strong regulatory framework for the trading and storage of cryptocurrencies.
In early 2024, the SEC approved multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs for listing on all registered national exchanges in the U.S., including the Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE. This approval came after a decade-long pursuit of these financial products.
Despite the approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC has been hesitant to approve options for these ETFs quickly, raising questions about whether options on spot crypto ETFs should be regulated the same way as stocks.
Summary Review: CME’s potential entry into Bitcoin trading highlights the increasing interest and demand for digital assets in traditional financial markets. If successful, this move could further integrate cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems and offer new opportunities for traders and investors.
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