MilestoneBitcoin2019
Bakkt Physically Settled Bitcoin Futures Launch
Bakkt launched federally regulated, physically settled Bitcoin futures, extending institutional market structure beyond cash-settled products.
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Key Facts
Peak metricICE-backed physical BTC futures
OutcomeStrengthened institutional custody and derivatives rails
ChainBitcoin
Year2019
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