CME Group plans to launch options on ETH futures prior to the Merge
CME Group plans to launch options on ETH futures prior to the Merge

Https://cb.run/BSnP CME Group plans to launch options on ETH futures prior to the MergeThe group reported it had observed an increase in trading volume and open interest for ETH futures and micro-sized ETH futures options, possibly in anticipation of the Merge.

534 Total views 19 Total shares Major derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group intends to launch options trading for its Ether (ETH) futures products.

In a Thursday announcement, the CME Group said that subject to regulatory review, it plans to launch options contracts for its Ether futures, sized at 50 ETH per contract.

The futures options, expected to start trading on Sept.

12, will follow the firm launching micro-sized Bitcoin (BTC) and...