CME to Expand Crypto Offerings With Bitcoin Volatility Product Rollout in June

According to a new release, leading derivatives marketplace CME Group intends to launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures (BVI) on June 1, 2026, pending CFTC review.

These first-of-their-kind regulated futures contracts will allow investors to accurately manage their market and portfolio positions by isolating their volatility risks from price direction.

CME Targets June 1 Launch for Bitcoin Volatility Futures, Pending CFTC Review

CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures (BVI) on June 1, 2026, pending CFTC review. The contract size will be $500 multiplied by the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, which measures 30-day… pic.twitter.com/7geBcoZ68Y

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The upcoming Bitcoin Volatility futures will settle to the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVX), a 30-day forward-looking measure of implied volatility. Rather than tracking price, the index derives its data from real-time CME Bitcoin options order books to isolate market expectations.

The latest offering will expand CME Group's existing product suite, which includes Bitcoin futures and options. Futures went live in December 2017 and have become popular among institutions seeking directional exposure and arbitrage opportunities. They have also attracted billions in trading volume and open interest.

CME Group has also launched altcoin futures, with Avalanche and SUI becoming the latest additions to the product suite.

Bitcoin eyes major move

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $79,168 on May 8 before rebounding. Bitcoin started to rise as buying at lower levels pushed the price toward $80,000. The price succeeded in surpassing $81,000, reaching a high of $81,063 on May 9.

The question on traders' minds now remains whether Bitcoin will sustain its rise or face profit-taking.