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Introducing Bitcoin Friday futures

Bitcoin Friday futures (BFF), launching on September 30, 2024,* offer a precise and flexible way to trade bitcoin exposure. Each BFF contract represents 1/50 of a bitcoin, ensuring capital efficiency and accessibility. These shorter-dated contracts expire to the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York Variant every Friday at 4:00 p.m. ET, and may track the spot price of bitcoin more closely.

* Pending regulatory review

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Key features

  • Trade a smaller contract size at 1/50 of a bitcoin
  • Settle to CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York Variant at 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Shorter duration contract may better track bitcoin’s spot price
  • Expire every Friday to help mitigate weekend risk
  • Go long or short to express a view
  • Enjoy lower capital commitment and potential margin offsets with CME Group Cryptocurrency products
  • Trade on a CFTC-regulated venue for transparency and price discovery

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