The year 2019 has been a busy one for crypto derivatives. Some existing exchanges have posted record volumes. Over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks are innovating and nearly half a dozen startup exchanges are planning U.S. launches.
In this paper, we'll look at problems derivatives can solve for crypto investors, including custody, investability and volatility. We'll look at how crypto asset derivatives, especially bitcoin derivatives, are different from derivatives in other asset categories. We'll provide an overview of derivatives products and venues available today, including those suitable for institutional investors, and those traded only by proprietary traders.
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Session: "The Real Wall of Money: Crypto's Coming Derivatives Boom"
Description: Move over, spot markets—no asset can be considered mature until it has a lively derivatives market. Is bitcoin there yet? What do the new products that are emerging say about the market's maturity? What impact will a broader choice of derivative structures have on the market’s underlying volumes? What are the next steps to watch out for?
Speakers
Tim McCourt Global Head of Equity Index Products and Alternative Investments CME Group
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[NEW RESEARCH] Crypto Derivatives