How CME crypto futures records reflect broader altcoin demand
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As the crypto market (and the investor base within it) continues to evolve, the latest demand for derivatives can help us define some broader segment trends.
With CME Group’s crypto derivatives lineup breaking records of late, I thought it was worth catching up with Giovanni Vicioso, the company’s crypto products head.
You already know that increasing institutional adoption and a clearer regulatory environment has fueled more trading activity this year. Investors might use derivatives (over spot trading, for example) to try to amplify returns and/or hedge risk.
Some stats that Vicioso said stood out to him include:
