Yahoo News CME Group (CME) to Introduce Ether/Bitcoin Ratio Futures
CME Group Inc. CME is set to introduce a futures contract on the ether/bitcoin ratio on Jul 31, 2023, subject to regulatory approval.
The new contract will be cash-settled. This new product will enhance CME Group’s existing offerings in the crypto space and boost its clearing and transaction fees in the future. This new product bodes well for CME Group, as with the addition of Ether/Bitcoin ratio futures, investors can capture the exposure on both cryptos through a single trade. Moreover, this will save costs for traders looking to safeguard their positions efficiently. CME will gain from the loyalty of existing traders and attract new traders.
The new product will be settled to the value of Ether futures’ final price divided by Bitcoin futures’ final price. The listing cycle of the new product will be the same as that of Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts. Ether/Bitcoin ratio futures enhances capital efficiency in crypto trading. Being traded on a regulated exchange, Ether futures benefits from the price discovery of transparent futures. These new futures help in the overall management of cryptocurrency risk.
CME Group continues to focus on driving growth and new customer acquisition by expanding, innovating and scaling its core offerings and increasing participation from non-U.S. customers. This is achieved by the expansion of its global sales team, cross-selling of products, expansion of the existing benchmark products, product and service launches and deepening of open interest in core futures and options offerings. The new futures contracts will add to CME Group's robust suite of futures and options.
The new product launched by CME Group is expected to expand the marketplace for digital assets for investors looking to trade in a regulated environment. Moreover, this new addition should assist investors with hedging in non-dollar offshore markets.
Zacks Rank & Price Performance
CME Group currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Shares of CME Group have gained 9% in the past six months compared with the industry’s growth of 7.9%.
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