What's new
Overview
- What are CME CF Reference Rates?
- Why were these reference rates created?
- Why are multiple reference rates with different calculation times available?
- What are the CME CF ETHBTC_USD benchmarks?
- Are the Ether/Bitcoin Ratio futures linked to this benchmark for settlement?
- What are the differences between BRR, BRRNY, and BRRAP (ETHUSD_RR, ETHUSD_NY, and ETHUSD_AP)?
- Are the Euro denominated rates converted from the existing USD Rates?
- When were CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real Time Indices first made available?
- What methodology is used to calculate the reference rates?
- What reference rate do CME Group Cryptocurrency futures settle to?
Real-time indices
- What are CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices?
- How often are CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices published?
- What methodology is used to calculate the real-time indices?
data and licensing
- What exchanges contribute market data for CME CF Cryptocurrency benchmarks?
- How can I access the cryptocurrency benchmarks data?
- What licensing is required to use these cryptocurrency benchmarks?
- Can I receive this data through a third party or do I need to get it from CME Group directly?
additional information
WHAT'S NEW
1. What are the new CME CF benchmarks?
CME CF Internet Computer-Dollar (ICP) and XRP-Dollar Reference Rates and Real-Time indices have joined our expanding suite of benchmarks. The prices for each are calculated by aggregating trade flow of major cryptocurrency spot exchanges using U.S. dollar prices for ICP and XRP. See below for more details on how the reference rates and real-time indices are calculated. These are non-tradable benchmarks.
OVERVIEW
2. What Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real-Time Indices are available?
Cryptocurrency** | REFERENCE RATE | TICKER SYMBOL | CALCULATION WINDOW |
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Bitcoin | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate* | BRR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index | BRTI | Every Second | |
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York | BRRNY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time | |
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate APAC | BRRAP | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time | |
CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Reference Rate | BTCEUR_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time | |
CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Real-Time Index | BTCEUR_RTI | Every Second | |
Ether | CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate* | ETHUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Real-Time Index | ETHUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate New York | ETHUSD_NY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time | |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate APAC | ETHUSD_AP | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time | |
CME CF Ether-Euro Reference Rate | ETHEUR_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time | |
CME CF Ether-Euro Real-Time Index | ETHEUR_RTI | Every Second | |
Algorand | CME CF Algorand-Dollar Reference Rate | ALGOUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Algorand-Dollar Real-Time Index | ALGOUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Avalanche | CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Reference Rate | AVAXUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Real-Time Index | AVAXUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Bitcoin Cash | CME CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Reference Rate | BCHUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Real-Time Index | BCHUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Cardano | CME CF Cardano-Dollar Reference Rate | ADAUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Cardano-Dollar Real-Time Index | ADAUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Chainlink | CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate | LINKUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Chainlnk-Dollar Real-Time Index | LINKUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate New York | LINKUSD_NY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time | |
Cosmos | CME CF Cosmos-Dollar Reference Rate | ATOMUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Cosmos-Dollar Real-Time Index | ATOMUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Ether/Bitcoin Ratio | CME CF ETHBTC_USD Reference Rate | ETHBTC_USDRR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF ETHBTC_USD Real-Time Index | ETHBTC_USDRTI | Every Second | |
Filecoin | CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | FILUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | FILUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Internet Computer | CME CF Internet Computer-Dollar Reference Rate | ICPUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Internet Computer-Dollar Real Time Index | ICPUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Litecoin | CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | LTCUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | LTCUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Polkadot | CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Reference Rate | DOTUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Real-Time Index | DOTUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Polygon | CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate | MATICUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Polygon-Dollar Real-Time Index | MATICUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate New York | MATICUSD_NY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time | |
Solana | CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate | SOLUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Solana-Dollar Real-Time Index | SOLUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate New York | SOLUSD_NY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time | |
Stellar Lumens | CME CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Reference Rate | XLMUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Real-Time Index | XLMUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Tezos | CME CF Tezos-Dollar Reference Rate | XTZUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Tezos-Dollar Real-Time Index | XTZUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
XRP | CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate | XRPUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF XRP-Dollar Real-Time Index | XRPUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate New York | XRPUSD_NY | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NY time |
*Used to settle CME Cryptocurrency futures
DeFi Tokens
CRYPTOCURRENCY | BENCHMARK | TICKER SYMBOL | CALCULATION WINDOW |
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Aave | CME CF Aave-Dollar Reference Rate | AAVEUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Aave-Dollar Real-Time Index | AAVEUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Curve | CME CF Curve-Dollar Reference Rate | CRVUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Curve-Dollar Real-Time Index | CRVUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Synthetix | CME CF Synthetix-Dollar Reference Rate | SNXUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Synthetix-Dollar Real-Time Index | SNXUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Uniswap |
CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Reference Rate |
UNIUSD_RR |
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London Time |
CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Real-Time Index |
UNIUSD_RTI |
Every Second |
**These are non-tradable reference rates and indices.
Metaverse Tokens
Cryptocurrency | BENCHMARK | TICKER SYMBOL | CALCULATION WINDOW |
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Axie Infinity | CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Reference Rate | AXSUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Real-Time Index | AXSUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Decentraland | CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Reference Rate | MANAUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Real-Time Index | MANAUSD_RTI | Every Second | |
Chiliz | CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Reference Rate | CHZUSD_RR | 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. London time |
CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Real-Time Index | CHZUSD_RTI | Every Second |
CME CF Reference Rates and Real-Time Indices are not tradable futures products.
REFERENCE RATES
3. What are CME CF Reference Rates?
CME CF Reference Rates aggregate trade flow of major cryptocurrency spot exchanges during specific calculation windows into a once-a-day reference rate of the U.S. dollar price of the respective cryptocurrency. Calculation rules are geared toward maximum transparency and real-time replicability in underlying spot markets.
4. Why were these reference rates created?
CME Group is committed to fostering open standards, diverse participation, and cultivating the highest standards and protocols as the crypto currency space and digital asset technology evolves. These products are designed to allow crypto traders, companies and other users to rely on a credible reference rate price source.
5. Why are multiple reference rates with different calculation times available?
Different calculation windows are used to calculate the different reference rates. This allows traders to assess their cryptocurrency price risk more accurately and precisely with timing aligned to their portfolio and region. For exmple, the BRR and ETHUSD_RR calculate between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. London time and publish at 4:00 p.m. London time. BRRNY and ETHUSD_NY calculate between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. New York time and publish at 4:00 p.m. New York time. BRRAP and ETHUSD_AP calculate between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time and publish at 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time.
6. What are the CME CF ETHBTC_USD benchmarks?
CME CF ETHBTC_USD Reference Rate and Real-Time Index represent the number of bitcoins required to purchase one ether. The prices for bitcoin and ether are calculated by aggregating trade flow of major cryptocurrency spot exchanges using U.S. dollar prices for bitcoin and ether. See below for more details on how the reference rates and real-time indices are calculated. These are non-tradable benchmarks.
7. Are the Ether/Bitcoin Ratio futures linked to this benchmark for settlement?
CME CF ETHBTC_USD Reference Rate and Real-Time Index represent the number of bitcoins required to purchase one ether. The prices for bitcoin and ether are calculated by aggregating trade flow of major cryptocurrency spot exchanges using U.S. dollar prices for bitcoin and ether. See below for more details on how the reference rates and real-time indices are calculated. These are non-tradable benchmarks.
8. What are the differences between BRR, BRRNY, and BRRAP?
For some cryptocurrencies, CME Group offers Reference Rates that are calculated at different times throughout the day. Reference rates are calculated from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. London time, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time. For example, the following are offered for Bitcoin:
The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) and the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate (ETHUSD_RR) are calculated from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. London time and are used to settle Bitcoin, Micro Bitcoin, Ether and Micro Ether futures contracts at CME Group.
The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRRNY) and the CME CF Ether-Dollar (ETHUSD_NY) are calculated from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time and are not used to settle futures contracts. Both rates utilize the same exact methodology with data from the same Constituent Exchanges.
The CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRRAP) and the CME CF Ether-Dollar (ETHUSD_AP) are calculated from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore time and are not used to settle futures contracts. Both rates utilize the same exact methodology with data from the same Constituent Exchanges.
9. Are the Euro denominated rates converted from the existing USD Rates?
The Euro Reference Rates and Real Time indices are not converted from USD rates. Euro-denominated rates follow the same methodology as the existing rates. See Question 10 below for more on the methodology.
10. When were CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and Real Time Indices first made available?
Cryptocurrency | BENCHMARK | TICKER SYMBOL | PUBLISH DATE |
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Bitcoin | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate* | BRR | November 2016 |
CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index | BRTI | November 2016 | |
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York | BRRNY | February 2022 | |
CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Reference Rate* | BTCEUR_RR | June 2022 | |
CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Real-Time Index | BTCEUR_RTI | June 2022 | |
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate APAC | BRRAP | September 2023 | |
Ether | CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate* | ETHUSD_RR | May 2018 |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Real-Time Index | ETHUSD_RTI | May 2018 | |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate New York | ETHUSD_NY | February 2022 | |
CME CF Ether-Euro Reference Rate* | ETHEUR_RR | June 2022 | |
CME CF Ether-Euro Real-Time Index | ETHEUR_RTI | June 2022 | |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate APAC | ETHUSD_AP | September 2023 | |
Algorand | CME CF Algorand-Dollar Reference Rate | ALGOUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Algorand Dollar Real-Time Index | ALGOUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Avalanche | CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Reference Rate | AVAUSD_RR | October 2022 |
CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Real-Time Index | AVAUSD_RTI | October 2022 | |
Bitcoin Cash | CME CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Reference Rate | BCHUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Real-Time Index | BCHUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Cardano | CME CF Cardano-Dollar Reference Rate | ADAUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Cardano-Dollar Real-Time Index | ADAUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Chainlink | CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate | LINKUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Chainlnk-Dollar Real-Time Index | LINKUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate New York | LINKUSD_NY | September 2024 | |
Cosmos | CME CF Cosmos-Dollar Reference Rate | ATOMUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Cosmos - Dollar Real-Time Index | ATOMUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Ether/Bitcoin Ratio | CME CF ETHBTC_USD Reference Rate | ETHBTC_USDRR | June 2024 |
CME CF ETHBTC_USD Real-Time Index | ETHBTC_USDRTI | June 2024 | |
Filecoin | CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | FILUSD_RR | October 2022 |
CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | FILUSD_RTI | October 2022 | |
Internet Computer | Internet Computer-Dollar Reference Rate | FICPUSD_RR | July 2024 |
Internet Computer-Dollar Real Time Index | ICPUSD_RTI | July 2024 | |
Litecoin | CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | LTCUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | LTCUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Polkadot | CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Reference Rate | DOTUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Real-Time Index | DOTUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Polygon | CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate | MATICUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Polygon - Dollar Real-Time Index | MATICUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate New York | MATICUSD_NY | September 2024 | |
Stellar Lumens | CME CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Reference Rate | XLMUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Real-Time Index | XLMUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
Solana | CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate | SOLUSD_RR | April 2022 |
CME CF Solana-Dollar Real-Time Index | SOLUSD_RTI | April 2022 | |
CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate New York | SOLUSD_NY | September 2024 | |
Tezos | CME CF Tezos-Dollar Reference Rate | TEZUSD_RR | October 2022 |
CME CF Tezos-Dollar Real-Time Index | TEZUSD_RTI | October 2022 | |
XRP | CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate | XRPUSD_RR | July 2024 |
CME CF XRP-Dollar Real-time Index | XRPUSD_RTI | July 2024 | |
CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate New York | XRPUSD_NY | September 2024 |
*Used to settle CME Cryptocurrency futures.
DeFi Tokens
CRYPTOCURRENCY | BENCHMARK | TICKER SYMBOL | PUBLISH DATE |
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Aave | CME CF Aave-Dollar Reference Rate | AAVEUSD_RR | December 2022 |
CME CF Aave-Dollar Real-Time Index | AAVEUSD_RTI | December 2022 | |
Curve | CME CF Curve-Dollar Reference Rate | CRVUSD_RR | December 2022 |
CME CF Curve-Dollar Real-Time Index | CRVUSD_RTI | December 2022 | |
Synthetix | CME CF Synthetix-Dollar Reference Rate | SNXUSD_RR | December 2022 |
CME CF Synthetix-Dollar Real-Time Index | SNXUSD_RTI | December 2022 | |
Uniswap |
CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Reference Rate |
UNIUSD_RR |
April 2022 |
CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Real-Time Index |
UNIUSD_RTI |
April 2022 |
Metaverse Tokens
Cryptocurrency** | BENCHMARK | TICKER SYMBOL | PUBLISH DATE |
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Axie Infinity | CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Reference Rate | AXSUSD_RR | January 2023 |
CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Real-Time Index | AXSUSD_RTI | January 2023 | |
Decentraland | CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Reference Rate | MANAUSD_RR | January 2023 |
CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Real-Time Index | MANAUSD_RTI | January 2023 | |
Chiliz | CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Reference Rate | CHZUSD_RR | January 2023 |
CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Real-Time Index | CHZUSD_RTI | January 2023 |
**These are non-tradable reference rates and indices.
11. What methodology is used to calculate the reference rates?
CME CF Reference Rates are a daily reference rate of the U.S. dollar or Euro price of the associated cryptocurrency. The rates represent the aggregated, executed trade flow of the particular cryptocurrency pair on major spot exchanges. All relevant transactions during a specific one-hour calculation window are added to a joint list, recording the trade price and size for each transaction. This one-hour window is then partitioned into 12 five-minute intervals. For each partition, the volume-weighted median trade price is calculated from the trade prices and sizes of all relevant transactions (i.e., across all constituent exchanges). The reference rate is then given by the equally weighted average of the volume weighted medians of all partitions.
These reference rates are utilized for the creation of the Ether/Bitcoin Ratio.
Details of the methodology can be found in the CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates Methodology Guide.
12. What reference rate do CME Group Cryptocurrency futures settle to?
CME Group Cryptocurrency futures settle to the CME CF Reference Rates that are published at 4:00 p.m. London time – specifically:
Bitcoin futures and Micro Bitcoin futures settle to CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR)
Ether futures and Micro Ether futures settle to CME CF Ether-dollar Reference Rate (ETHUSD_RR).
REAL-TIME INDICES
13. What are CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices?
CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices aggregate global demand to buy and sell specific cryptocurrencies into a separate consolidated order book that reflects the fair, instantaneous U.S. dollar price of the respective cryptocurrency. The real-time indices are geared toward low latency and timeliness and are based on forward looking input data.
14. How often are CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices published?
The rates are published approximately every second of every day, including weekends and holidays.
Note, the publication via MDP may be interrupted during weekend maintenance. Real-time and historical data can also be accessed through the CME Group website and Datamine.
15. What methodology is used to calculate the real-time indices?
CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices are calculated in real-time based on the relevant order books of all constituent exchanges. CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices are then determined by the sum of the weighted mid-price volume data. For more information, review the CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Indices Methodology Guide.
DATA AND LICENSING
16. What exchanges contribute market data for CME CF Cryptocurrency benchmarks?
Cryptocurrency | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate* | Bitstamp | Coinbase | Gemini | Itbit | Kraken | LMAX |
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Bitcoin | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate* | X |
X |
X | X | X |
X |
CME CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index | |||||||
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York | |||||||
CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate APAC | |||||||
CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Reference Rate* | X |
X |
X |
X |
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CME CF Bitcoin-Euro Real-Time Index | |||||||
Ether | CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate* | X |
X |
X | X | X |
X |
CME CF Ether-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate New York | |||||||
CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate APAC | |||||||
CME CF Ether-Euro Reference Rate* | X |
X |
X |
X |
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CME CF Ether-Euro Real-Time Index | |||||||
Algorand | CME CF Algorand-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Algorand Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Avalanche | CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Avalanche-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Bitcoin Cash | CME CF Bitcoin Cash-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | X | X | |
CME CF Bitcoin Cash - Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Cardano | CME CF Cardano-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Cardano-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Chainlink | CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | X | ||
CME CF Chainlnk - Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Reference Rate New York | |||||||
Cosmos | CME CF Cosmos-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Cosmos-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Ether/Bitcoin Ratio | CME CF ETHBTC_USD Reference Rate | X | X | X | X | X | X |
CME CF ETHBTC_USD Real-Time Index | |||||||
Filecoin | CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Filecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Litecoin | CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | X | X | |
CME CF Litecoin-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Internet Computer | CME CF Internet Computer-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Internet Computer-Dollar Real Time Index | |||||||
Polkadot | CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Polkadot-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Polygon | CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Polygon-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
CME CF Polygon-Dollar Reference Rate New York | |||||||
Solana | CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Solana-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate New York | |||||||
Stellar Lumens | CME CF Stellar Lumens-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Stellar Lumens - Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Tezos | CME CF Tezos-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Tezos-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
XRP | CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | X | ||
CME CF XRP-Dollar Real-time Index | |||||||
CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate New York |
*Used to settle CME Cryptocurrency futures.
**These are non-tradable reference rates and indices.
DeFi Tokens
Cryptocurrency | CME CF Reference Rate Launch Date | Bitstamp | Coinbase | Gemini | Itbit | Kraken | LMAX |
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Aave | CME CF Aave-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Aave Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Curve | CME CF Curve-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Curve Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Synthetix | CME CF Synthetix-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Synthetix Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Uniswap | CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Uniswap-Dollar Real-Time Index |
**These are non-tradable reference rates and indices.
Metaverse Tokens
Cryptocurrency** | CME CF Reference Rate Launch Date | Bitstamp | Coinbase | Gemini | Itbit | Kraken | LMAX |
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Axie Infinity | CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Axie Infinity-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Decentraland | CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | X | |||
CME CF Decentraland-Dollar Real-Time Index | |||||||
Chiliz | CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Reference Rate | X | X | ||||
CME CF Chiliz-Dollar Real-Time Index |
**These are non-tradable reference rates and indices.
Details of the Constituent Exchange Criteria and a list of Constituent Exchanges can be found on the CME Group Cryptocurrency Benchmarks webpage
Read more about the Constituent Exchange Criteria
See a list of Constituent Exchanges
17. How can I access the cryptocurrency benchmarks data?
There are three ways to access real-time and historical data:
- CME Group website
- MDP (Market Data Platform)
- Futures through channel 326
- Options through 327
- Pricing data through 213
- DataMine
Historical data goes back to the inception of the rates.
18. What licensing is required to use these cryptocurrency benchmarks?
All customers are required to sign a Market Data License Agreement (MDLA) to license CME CF Cryptocurrency Reference Rates and CME CF Cryptocurrency Real-Time Index products.
Please note that the creation and distribution of derived works using the Reference Rates and Real Time Indices will require a separate Derived Data License Agreement.
For more information, visit the CME Group Derived Data Services page.
19. Can I receive this data through a third party or do I need to get it from CME Group directly?
Customers can take the data directly from CME Group or they can subscribe to the data through a licensed third-party data provider.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
20. What kind of oversight is there for the CME CF Cryptocurrency benchmarks?
An Oversight Committee, consisting of CME Group, CF Benchmarks, and leading industry experts, regularly review the methodology and practice standards followed in the reference rate and index determination process to protect the integrity of the rates and ensure all CME CF Cryptocurrency Indices continue to be representative of the underlying markets.
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All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not necessarily those of CME Group or its affiliated institutions. This report and the information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience.