What is the difference between CME and bitcoin futures?

(See also: Four Problems With Bitcoin Futures ). Here are the main differences between bitcoin futures contracts at both exchanges: The CME contracts are based on the Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) index, which aggregates bitcoin trading activity across four bitcoin exchanges - itBit, Kraken, BitStamp, and GDAX - between 3pm and 4pm GMT.

Are bitcoin futures exchanges regulated?

Unregulated bitcoin futures exchanges have already been in existence for some time. But they have failed to attract institutional investors, who have mostly stayed away from the cryptocurrency. However, the entry of CME and CBOE is expected to change the situation. (See also: CME To Launch Bitcoin Futures ).

How does liquidity affect the price of bitcoin?

The concept of liquidity has many facets, and they influence the price of Bitcoin. One way of defining liquidity is the ability of an asset to be converted to cash on demand. Another view is that liquidity is determined by the bid-ask spread, and an investment with a lower bid-ask spread has higher liquidity.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and bitcoin futures?

Both contracts are cash-settled (meaning they are settled in U.S. dollars, as opposed to bitcoins). (See also: Four Problems With Bitcoin Futures ). Here are the main differences between bitcoin futures contracts at both exchanges: