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Bitcoin still seduces!
Sun May 19, 2024 ▪ 3 min reading ▪ by Luc Jose A.
Bitcoin is increasingly gaining favor with institutional investors. The big names in global finance are starting to adapt their strategies to include the queen of cryptos. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world’s leading futures exchange, is also considering entering the bitcoin spot market. An initiative that could have profound repercussions on the crypto market.
CME plans to launch Bitcoin spot trading
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is seriously considering expanding its services by introducing Bitcoin spot trading. Currently leading the futures market with over $143 billion in trading as of April, CME also holds a significant share of open interest in Bitcoin futures.
The implementation of spot trading by CME could create strong competition between existing cryptocurrency exchanges, especially Coinbase. Indeed, this exchange mainly attracts institutional investors and is the custodian of several Bitcoin Spot ETFs. With its well-established reputation, regulatory compliance, and strong relationships with traditional financial players, CME could become particularly attractive to Wall Street firms looking to enter the crypto market in a regulated manner.
Planned to be managed via CME’s Swiss currency trading platform EBS, this new service could benefit from Switzerland’s clear regulations regarding the storage and exchange of cryptos. This would provide a secure and regulated trading framework, increasing the attractiveness for institutional investors wishing to gain exposure to cryptos while operating in a regulated environment.
Implications for Institutional Investing and Crypto Adoption
The increased interest in cryptocurrencies among institutional investors is partly due to the success of products such as BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, which has attracted significant investments and increased Wall Street’s attention to cryptocurrencies. The potential launch of CME’s bitcoin spot trading could therefore further catalyze institutional adoption of the queen of cryptos.
Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value and hedge against inflation is increasingly recognized by institutional investors. The introduction of spot trading by CME could reinforce this perception and expand access to crypto investments through regulated channels.
As regulations around digital assets continue to evolve, the entry of giants like CME into the spot trading arena promises to lay the groundwork for broader adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptos. This highlights a growing trend among traditional financial institutions to integrate digital assets, meeting a growing demand for innovative and diverse investment options.
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Luc José A.
A graduate of Sciences Po Toulouse and holder of a blockchain consultant certification issued by Alyra, I joined the Cointribune adventure in 2019. Convinced of the potential of blockchain to transform many sectors of the economy, I took the commitment to raise awareness and inform the general public about this constantly evolving ecosystem. My goal is to enable everyone to better understand blockchain and seize the opportunities it offers. I strive every day to provide an objective analysis of current events, to decipher market trends, to relay the latest technological innovations and to put into perspective the economic and societal issues of this ongoing revolution.
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