When did bitcoin futures start trading on the CME?

Bitcoin Futures began trading on the CME using the underlying symbol BRR on December 18, 2017. Contract specifications are available on the CME website. Additional information on trading Bitcoin Futures with IBKR is available in our Knowledge Base.

What's new with CME's micro bitcoin?

CHICAGO, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced it will expand its suite of crypto derivatives with the introduction of a new Micro Bitcoin futures contract on May 3, pending regulatory review. Micro Bitcoin futures will be one-tenth the size of one bitcoin.

What are micro bitcoin futures?

"The introduction of Micro Bitcoin futures responds directly to demand for smaller-sized contracts from a broad array of clients and will offer even more choice and precision in how participants can trade regulated Bitcoin futures in a transparent and efficient manner at CME Group."

What is the world's biggest exchange for bitcoin futures?

The Chicago-based exchange has become the world's biggest exchange for trading in Bitcoin futures. Earlier this week, CME reported that the average daily volume of Bitcoin futures trading at CME reached 11,179 contracts in December, an increase of 114% from the same time period a year ago.