BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
#CHAINLINK
joins the world's only regulated crypto benchmark index - ULTRA CAP 5
#BitcoinCash
is out
Switch happens Friday 27 Nov
Details: $LINK $BCH
Delighted and humbled to celebrate the launch of
@BlackRock
Bitcoin ETF!
“Congratulations to their entire team on this monumental achievement in the world of finance. All of us at CF Benchmarks are truly honoured that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York Variant
We're excited to announce our new partnership with
@DIAdata_org
!
Bringing regulation regulation-compliant $ETH and $SOL prices to DIA's oracle platform.
Laying the foundations for
#DeFi
mass adoption and beyond
READ ON 👇
Another low-key
#Bitcoin
first today: 1st non-deliverable forward trade with $BTC as underlying.
Plus, 1st time CME CF BRR was used as reference price in a structured product trade. More here 👇
Big news -
@CMEGroup
launches Micro
#Bitcoin
Futures in May.
Powered by regulated Bitcoin Reference Rate, $MBT will be 1/10th of a $BTC vs 5 x BTC for standard CME Bitcoin Futures.
So, MBT offers precise sizing with lower capital.
#ETHEREUM
HAS HIT A MORE THAN 2-YEAR HIGH
Regulated CME CF Ether-Dollar Real Time Index topped out (so far!) at $606 at 14.06 UTC.
Highest since Jun 2018.
$ETH ↑ ~13% in 24hrs
↑37% month-to-date
↑265% YTD
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We're thrilled to announce the 1st ever $OMG Benchmark Index!
A big welcome to
@omgnetworkhq
as a partner for transparent, regulated cryptocurrency prices
MORE ABOUT NEW OMG benchmarks:
ABOUT OMG:
ABOUT OMG:
The first ever
#Ether
ETF, $ETHR - from
@EvolveETFs
- is now live!
Powered by CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate.
WATCH why ETHUSD_RR is the most trusted ETH price available
So -
@JSeyff
& Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg Intelligence cut their probability of
#EtherETF
approval *in May* to 30% from 60%.
James explained why this might happen last week, comparing
#BitcoinETF
deadlines to ETH ones coming up on May 23rd
Full episode:
#Bitcoin
hits 3-yr high, but miners sell more $BTC than they mine - bearish? Not necessarily.
But CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
says miners taking some price risk off the table.
READ MORE:
With a
#BitcoinETF
seemingly right around the corner, tune into The Block Twitter Spaces at 1030 ET today to hear from guests including our CEO Sui Chung about what to expect come deadline day.
#crypto
#digitalassets
#bitcoin
#etfs
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX AT $17,687.11 AS US MARKETS CLOSE, +5.9%.
$BTC holds above $17k into NY finish for 1st time in over 3 yrs.
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
With regulation-compliant CF Benchmarks indices coming to
@DIAdata_org
#oracle
platform, what can you build?
We talked through some possibilities with DIA CEO
@HerrSimmerlich
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX TRADES +1.45% AT $18,027.42 AS US MARKETS CLOSE.
$BTC's battle to hold ground above $18k continues
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
HAD A GREAT
#CRYPTO
YEAR?
Global tax authorities now want to know your profits & losses from $BTC and more.
Our Cryptocurrency Tax & Reporting Calendar tells you how to report your taxes like a boss!
READ MORE:
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX TRADES FLAT AT $17,658.16 AT US MARKETS CLOSE.
$BTC continues to drift off 3-yr high near $18k from earlier on Wed
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
We’re proud to partner with
@MetaLabHK
to launch the CF Meta Lab GameFi Index, one of the first institutional-grade indices for
#PlayToEarn
gaming!
A big step for creating funds, trusts and ETFs covering
#GameFi
, for investors in
#HK
&
#APAC
.
READ MORE👇
On Sunday, we were honored to host a panel at
@exchangeETF
and share perspectives on the historic launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, alongside our trusted partners
@BlackRock
and
@BitwiseInvest
. With over $7 billion already flowing into these new
#etfs
, there is clearly major
#BITCOIN
Real Time Index skirts more record highs. NOW: $47,374.73▴1.91%].
But options tell a different story about sentiment, says CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
: via
@CoinDesk
2024 is set to be super "interesting" for
#Bitcoin
....
So, watch out for our podcast episode with 'The Most Interesting Man In Crypto', AKA
@BitwiseInvest
's
@Matt_Hougan
!
"Stay tuned, my friends".
ETH returns 61% in April, the best monthly return since May 2019 (64%) but is still 24.4% below its 2020 high. ETHUSDRR - the most trusted source for ETH pricing
@CMEGroup
@CryptoFLtd
#Bitcoin
dropped to $3,931.75 at 02:17 UTC this morning, its lowest since 03:18 on March 16th 2019.
#BRTI
, the most precise source for Bitcoin pricing
CF Ultra Cap 5 Cryptocurrency Index is down 2.6% at 1502.5, though off earlier lows. The world’s first regulated crypto market benchmark accounts for over 75% of the asset class’s total capitalisation = a much more accurate measure of whether the crypto market is 'up’ or ‘down’
Our new CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVXS) is the only true measure of
@CMEGroup
BTC implied vol + a timely addition to our regulated benchmarks.
But how does BVXS work?
Our Head of Product, Thomas Erdösi joined us on the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast to explain! 👇
'FUD' or not, client demand for crypto keeps rising
Here's how the Ultra Cap 5 Index fixes the bigger worry of crypto market cap measures that meet regulatory standards:
READ MORE:
Yesterday, CF Benchmarks were honored to attend the ringing of the closing bell at
@NasdaqExchange
, as we celebrated Tuesday's launch of the Spot Ether ETPs in the US. Our Sales & Business Development Director, Americas, Peter Stern commented, “I'm thrilled to announce that CF
Ultra Cap 5 constituent changes just went live.
Regulated benchmark crypto index now includes $LINK.
$BCH is out. (Website will change tonight!)
Details here:
More about Ultra Cap 5:
It’s crunch time for those spot
#Bitcoin
#ETF
filings -- the SEC’s final verdict is imminent!
That’s why you DO NOT want to miss our extra special guest on CFB Talks Digital Assets,
@BitwiseInvest
CIO,
@Matt_Hougan
.
Bitwise is one of 7 major applicants using our CME CF Bitcoin
A whopping 284% December - March surge made
#STACKS
($STX) top Q1 performer in
@CFBenchmarks
's investible crypto universe.
The low down from our Head of Research 👇
FULL EPISODE:
Are
#Bitcoin
prices manipulated?
Well, not our benchmark prices (And we can prove it!)
CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
discussed $BTC, $ETH - including new
@CMEGroup
ETH Futures - and more, with
@pierre_rochard
in Benchmark Basics - Part 2:
We just crossed $1 Billion in 24 hour volume on Kraken Futures for the first time! 🚀
Thanks to all our clients for the ongoing support 🙏
We have big things in the pipeline for Futures in 2021, looking forward to sharing with you soon. HNY! 🎉🎉🎉
Unlock the power of our CF Bitcoin Volatility Index, designed to empower institutional investors to make informed decisions by providing a robust and replicable measure of market expectation of Bitcoin price dispersion over the next 30 days.
✅ CF Bitcoin Volatility Real Time
“The last quarter was a balancing act for
#digitalassets
, shaped by significant milestones and macroeconomic forces," observed Gabe Selby, CFA, Head of Research at CF Benchmarks.
Here's why:
✅ Bitcoin’s halving event reduced supply of the asset, potentially boosting prices
We’re pleased to announce our exciting new partnership with
@Kalshi
, the CFTC-regulated prediction market platform that allows people to trade on the outcome of a whole range events – from FED rates to Oscar winners.
This now extends to
#Bitcoin
and
#Ether
markets, so traders
Ultra Cap 5 - the only authorised crypto market benchmark index - just had its Aug rebalance. No supply changes this month, so (rounded) % weights same as July. With more $BCH rumbles & $ETH 2.0 still possible in 2020 though, coming months may see bigger changes.
We're extremely pleased to launch the first of our new Weekly Index Highlights reports, providing a brief summary of the performance of our market-leading reference rates and indices for the period September 2, 2024 to September 8, 2024.
Take a look
Today represents another important milestone for the
#digitalasset
class. In partnership with CF Benchmarks,
@Nasdaq
has filed with the SEC to list and trade Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX).
If approved, XBTX will offer a new path to participate in the digital asset
Busy week, busy February - so far! Here's our RECAP...
★BlackRock eyes 'outright crypto'
★CFB lands on
@DIAdata_org
oracle platform
★VIDEO: How CF DeFi Comp Index powers
@hashdex
DEFI11 ETF
★Learn the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure - fast
A lot of people have asked how the NAV of
#BitcoinETFs
are calculated and what a discount/ premium to NAV is and how its arrived at.
1. Bitcoin ETF NAV is simply the total USD value of the Bitcoin held by a
#BitcoinETF
for the following it is the number of Bitcoins they each
All of us at CF Benchmarks are extremely proud to be the benchmark provider to all six of the new spot ETFs that will list in Hong Kong, through the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - APAC Variant and CME CF Ether Dollar Reference Rate - APAC Variant.
Congratulations to our
Less than two weeks to go until the start of
@exchangeETF
a Blueprint for Growth!
Held in Miami, this is rapidly becoming a must-go-to event for the institutional investment management community, especially Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and issuers of listed investment
We're only halfway through 2024, but based on new
@CFBenchmarks
-powered
#ETFs
, it's already our best year ever!
As well as US BTC ETFs, we've helped clients launch
#ETPs
globally. And despite news flow, full
#EtherETF
approval is locked-on. Get caught up👇
This year has been nothing short of transformative for the
#digitalassets
landscape. The approval of the first spot Ether ETFs in the United States is a significant milestone that follows the earlier introduction of the spot Bitcoin ETFs. This has solidified 2024 as a landmark
A lot of you know
@falconxnetwork
is the biggest crypto prime broker + first to become a CFTC-registered swaps dealer. Well, we just had their Head of Research,
@dlawant
on our podcast--need we say more?!
Dive in for exclusive insights 👇
★ How are
#Bitcoin
#ETF
shares created,
What a great event
@token2049
has been!
Sui Chung, Charlie Jolliffe and Thomas Erdösi have really enjoyed connecting with industry colleagues old and new to discuss everything topical in the world of
#crypto
and the broader
#digitalasset
class.
Keep in touch if you’d like to
Ever wanted to ask - 'for a friend'...
"What does CF Benchmarks do, exactly"?
Find out here:
@pierre_rochard
interviews CFB CEO
@SuiChung2
in
"BENCHMARK BASICS" →
It’s very exciting that digital asset manager,
@3iq_corp
has officially filed for a Solana Staking ETP in Canada, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of
#crypto
investment products. This is the first filing involving
#Solana
and staking within an
#ETP
wrapper, and
Digital assets are entering a critical phase, driven by shifting economic trends, regulatory changes, and heightened market volatility. For investors, this brings both opportunities and challenges.
According to CFB’s market analysts,
@gxselby
, CFA, and
@MarkPilipczuk
,
The new CF Benchmarks prices added to
@TheTerminal
show that "institutional interest is beginning to move beyond Bitcoin", says CEO
@SuiChung2
Read more via
@decryptmedia
-
Delighted and humbled to celebrate the launch of
@ValkyrieFunds
's Bitcoin ETF!
“Congratulations to their entire team on this monumental achievement in the world of finance. All of us at CF Benchmarks are truly honoured that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York
What an acquisition CF Benchmarks was for
@krakenfx
back in 2019! As the number one regulated
#digitalasset
index provider, we lead the way in the rapidly growing spot crypto ETF space, with leading firms in the US and Hong Kong like
@BlackRock
,
@ARKInvest
,
@FTI_Global
and
Our latest newsletter has all the CFB news & views we can cram in!
■ What does the Fed's 50bp cut mean for crypto?
■
@BitwiseInvest
+
@ETC_Crypto
= 1 of Europe's biggest crypto investment firms
■ Details of
@MonochromeAsset
's ETH ETF filing & a lot more👇
ANOTHER BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
We're excited to announce new regulated Benchmark indices for $OXT - ORCHID DIGITAL CURRENCY together with
@OrchidProtocol
.
MORE ABOUT OUR NEW BENCHMARKS:
MORE ABOUT OXT:
Historic day —
Bitwise has been on the journey for over 6 years alongside this community.
We will look back on 2024 as the year crypto entered the mainstream.
With
@Hashdex
's
@CFBenchmarks
-powered WEB311 set for launch on March 30, CFB CEO Sui Chung explained how our CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Market Cap Index captures "the future of the internet"... "embedded on the blockchain" - via
@Quicktake
ULTRA CAP 5 REBALANCE HIGHLIGHTS →
$BTC biggest % weight gainer: most resilient to recent pullback helped by market perceptions
$ETH mkt cap lightened most:↓1.31 % pts
$XRP steadiest
$LTC, $BCH still look vulnerable. Could soon exit Top 5 with $LINK, $DOT + others growing fast
The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a pivotal moment in the world of finance. This milestone isn't just a step forward - it's a leap toward fostering greater inclusivity in crypto investments.
Exposure to
#bitcoin
through an
#etf
can provide all investors - both individuals
The alignment of price benchmarks between spot Bitcoin ETFs and CME futures contracts is revolutionizing arbitrage opportunities for the
#crypto
asset class. Six of the spot Bitcoin ETFs strike NAV with the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant (BRRNY) to determine NAV
"The ruling means that Grayscale will be allowed to the starting line."
Our CEO Sui Chung recently spoke to
@Bloomberg
about the favorable court ruling that could help pave the way to Grayscale's spot BTC ETF in the US.
#bitcoin
#crypto
#digitalassets
#etfs
We're proud to partner with
@Nasdaq
and
@Hashdex
to launch the 1st true crypto ETF. With CFB as calculation agent, Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF accurately tracks the investable crypto market backed by the highest regulatory standards
Get the details:
JUST LAUNCHED: $ALGO, $ATOM, $BAT and $DAI benchmark indices - bringing more of the crypto world into our family of regulated benchmarks. That means better price coverage, trust and reliability for all crypto users. FIND OUT MORE👇
The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, Asia Pacific Variant (BRRAP) is a regulated once a day benchmark index price for
#Bitcoin
that adheres to the vital properties of a benchmark:
✅ Representative of the underlying market
✅ Resistant to manipulation
✅ Replicable by market
On publishing the first of the years Monthly Market Recaps, CFB's Lead Research Analyst, Gabe Selby, CFA said, "We're only into the first month of 2024 and it's already been what may be described as a trail blazing period for the
#digitalassets
class."
Gabe went on to say,
As pioneers in
#crypto
indexing, we're proud that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York Variant (BRRNY) is the benchmark for six of the
#etfs
that have so far seen $2.1 billion of fund inflows, or over 60% of the total assets in these inaugural ETF offerings.
Monthly Reference Rate returns showcase our rapid expansion of benchmarks in 2021 -- 20+ assets, & more coming in 2022
Meanwhile, December's downturn extends.
As ever, prices where regulated institutions strike NAV, etc, can be important technical levels down the line 👀
With seven major
#Bitcoin
#ETF
applications now on the SEC's desk, CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
explains why the latest clutch of hopefuls may have higher chances than previous attempts - via
@decryptmedia
-
Do futures prices really lead spot prices?
For $BTC, yes! Research on
@CMEGroup
#Bitcoin
Futures by
@WilshirePhoenix
(licensed user of our Reference Rate) shows futures incorporate "new information faster" than spot prices
READ THE REPORT:
We’re excited to launch CFB's latest report, our Market Outlook for Q4 2024, from
@gxselby
and
@MarkPilipczuk
.
As year-end approaches,
#DigitalAssets
are at a pivotal moment. With regulatory shifts on the horizon, breakthrough technologies, and
#macroeconomic
changes, the months