Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies

CRYPTOCURRENCY OPTIONS ON FUTURES

Access deep liquidity and capital efficiency in cryptocurrency trading through a regulated, transparent and 24/7 options market.

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Key benefits

Regulated and secure trading

Our CFTC-regulated marketplace provides transparent pricing and robust risk management, offering a secure alternative to unregulated offshore exchanges.

Capital efficiency

Discover the versatility and liquidity of using Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP options on futures to manage cryptocurrency risk.

Flexible exposure

Access a wide range of expiries and sizes, from short-dated Weekly options to Micro contracts, allowing you to scale your exposure precisely.

Execution flexibility

Choose how you trade, with options available on the Globex central limit order book or via block trades.

Discover the versatility and liquidity of using Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP options on futures to manage cryptocurrency risk.
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24/7 CRYPTOCURRENCY OPTIONS
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Seamless Cryptocurrency options trading, anytime you want. Get all the details on trading hours, contract specifications and more to start trading today.
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Market Activity

The latest across the Cryptocurrency options suite

Trade monthly and weekly option expirations, including Monday through Friday expiries across Bitcoin, Micro Bitcoin, Ether, Micro Ether, SOL, Micro SOL, XRP and Micro XRP.

Groups

Bitcoin

Ether

Solana

XRP

Products

Bitcoin: 8478 - Bitcoin options

Bitcoin: 9024 - Micro Bitcoin options

Ether: 8995 - Ether options

Ether: 10065 - Micro Ether options

Solana: 10914 - SOL options

Solana: 10917 - Micro SOL options

XRP: 10908 - XRP options

XRP: 10911 - Micro XRP options

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8478: /markets/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin/bitcoin/specs/options

9024: /markets/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin/micro-bitcoin/specs/options

8995: /markets/cryptocurrencies/ether/ether/specs/options

10065: /markets/cryptocurrencies/ether/micro-ether/specs/options

10914: /markets/cryptocurrencies/solana/solana/specs/options

10917: /markets/cryptocurrencies/solana/micro-solana/specs/options

10908: /markets/cryptocurrencies/xrp/xrp/specs/options

10911: /markets/cryptocurrencies/xrp/micro-xrp/specs/options

See how traders are using options

Find out how other market participants use Cryptocurrency options on futures to manage event risk and reduce portfolio volatility.

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FCMs and brokers
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View a list of firms that provide clearing and execution services.
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Block and BTIC Liquidity provider directory
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Looking to execute block or BTIC trades? View a list of firms that can help.
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Cryptocurrency Tools

Build and refine your trading strategies with free pricing and analytics tools for CME Group Cryptocurrency products.

Resources

View contract and exchange details to help you trade Equity Index options.

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Ether/Bitcoin Ratio futures
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Capture the relative value of ether and bitcoin in a single trade.
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Get started today

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Take self-guided courses on Cryptocurrency products

If you're new to options, the courses below can help you quickly understand the Cryptocurrency market and start trading.

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24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading

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Managing expiration and exercise for Micro Cryptocurrency options

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Strikes and listings for Micro Cryptocurrency options

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Contact a Cryptocurrency expert

Connect with a member on our Cryptocurrency team to get additional information about our products.