# CME Expands Crypto Suite with Volatility and Index Futures

**Published:** 2026-06-12T11:54:50.961Z  
**Topic:** Bitcoin Futures  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/a2cb79c4-68c1-4026-8dfd-d5592d5599ff

CME Group launched Bitcoin Volatility Index futures and Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures, offering institutional investors new tools for hedging and exposure.

CME Group has expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives suite with the introduction of Bitcoin Volatility Index futures and Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures [1][2]. These new contracts, which began trading in early June 2026, are designed to offer institutional investors advanced methods for managing risk and gaining exposure to digital assets [1][3].

**Key takeaways**
*   CME launched Bitcoin Volatility Index futures on June 5, 2026, operating on a 24/7 schedule to allow for continuous volatility management [1].
*   The Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures provide a single, cash-settled contract tracking a basket of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin holding the dominant weighting [2].
*   Average daily volume for CME’s crypto products reached approximately 266,900 contracts, a 38% increase from the

## Sources
1. Crowdfund Insider — [CME Group Launches Trading in Bitcoin (BTC) Volatility Futures](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/06/283921-cme-group-launches-trading-in-bitcoin-btc-volatility-futures/)
2. Crypto Briefing — [CME Group launches Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and four more tokens](https://cryptobriefing.com/cme-nasdaq-crypto-index-futures-launch-2/)
3. Crowdfund Insider — [CME Group Rolls Out Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures, Expanding Regulated Digital Asset Offerings](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2026/06/284941-cme-group-rolls-out-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-futures-expanding-regulated-digital-asset-offerings/)
4. FinanceFeeds — [CME Group Launches Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Futures Covering BTC, ETH and SOL](https://financefeeds.com/cme-group-launches-nasdaq-cme-crypto-index-futures-covering-btc-eth-and-sol/)

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