CME Group, the global platform for futures and options trading, has announced the upcoming introduction of Bitcoin Volatility futures contracts. Set to debut on June 1 pending regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, these innovative products mark an expansion of the exchange’s growing digital asset products.

They are designed to help traders and investors isolate and manage volatility exposure separately from Bitcoin’s underlying price movements, offering a more targeted approach to risk management in volatile crypto markets.

Market participants in the crypto space have long sought regulated tools that enable precise positioning amid rapid price swings.

Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency…