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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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