Milestone
Bitcoin
2017
CME Bitcoin Futures Launch
CME launched cash-settled Bitcoin futures, opening regulated derivatives exposure for institutions.
Event date: 2017-12-17
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Key Facts
Peak metricFirst major regulated BTC futures
OutcomeBroader institutional participation
ChainBitcoin
Year2017
Typemilestone
Tags
derivatives
institutional
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