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CME Launches Bite-Sized Bitcoin Friday Futures for Retail Investors
芝商所为散户投资者推出小型比特币周五期货
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, a leading US futures exchange, is introducing Bitcoin Friday Futures (BFFs), targeting retail investors seeking exposure to cryptocurrency futures. Announced on August 27, BFFs will be launched on September 30.
美国领先的期货交易所芝加哥商品交易所(CME)集团正在推出比特币周五期货(BFF),针对寻求加密货币期货投资的散户投资者。 8 月 27 日宣布,BFF 将于 9 月 30 日上线。
These contracts will be sized at only one-fiftieth of a Bitcoin (BTC), significantly smaller than comparable products from competitors like Coinbase. BFFs will be cash-settled every Friday against the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York Variant (BRRNY).
这些合约的规模仅为比特币 (BTC) 的五十分之一,明显小于 Coinbase 等竞争对手的同类产品。 BFF 将在每周五针对 CME CF 比特币参考利率纽约变体 (BRRNY) 进行现金结算。
"With these smaller-sized contracts, investors can fine-tune their Bitcoin exposure on a regulated exchange," said Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group's global head of cryptocurrency products.
芝商所加密货币产品全球主管 Giovanni Viciioso 表示:“通过这些规模较小的合约,投资者可以在受监管的交易所调整他们的比特币敞口。”
Surging Popularity of BTC Futures
BTC期货人气飙升
Bitcoin futures have witnessed a surge in popularity in the US, with open interest approaching 30,000 contracts as of August 20. CME faces competition from Coinbase Derivatives, which offers futures contracts for various cryptocurrencies.
比特币期货在美国的受欢迎程度激增,截至 8 月 20 日,未平仓合约接近 30,000 份合约。CME 面临来自 Coinbase Derivatives 的竞争,该公司提供各种加密货币的期货合约。
Role of Futures Contracts
期货合约的作用
Futures contracts allow buyers and sellers to agree on a future price for an underlying asset. They provide hedging opportunities for institutional investors and are popular for speculative trading due to their leverage capabilities.
期货合约允许买家和卖家就标的资产的未来价格达成一致。它们为机构投资者提供对冲机会,并因其杠杆能力而受到投机交易的欢迎。
Benefits of BFFs
最好的朋友的好处
Tanmay Sheth, director of futures at retail platform Webull, emphasized the cost-efficiency and versatility of BFFs. "They will provide a cost-efficient way to gain exposure to Bitcoin and may inspire new trading strategies."
零售平台Webull的期货总监Tanmay Sheth强调了BFF的成本效益和多功能性。 “它们将提供一种经济高效的方式来接触比特币,并可能激发新的交易策略。”
Expansion of Crypto Derivatives
加密货币衍生品的扩展
Additionally, the launch of other cryptocurrency derivatives, such as options, is anticipated on US exchanges in the near future.
此外,预计不久的将来美国交易所还将推出期权等其他加密货币衍生品。