CoinDesk Podcast Network Cboe Launches Continuous Bitcoin & Ether Futures
Sep 12, 2025
Cboe launches continuous bitcoin and ether futures, offering long-dated, cash-settled products with a ten-year expiry! The discussion highlights the innovative strategies being adopted in the evolving crypto market. Key insights from the Robin Hood retail trader conference reveal what today’s traders truly seek in terms of market integrity and liquidity. The new product reflects the growing interest in regulated perpetual futures, allowing for leveraged, long-term positions while enhancing trading strategies. Exciting times ahead for digital assets!
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Regulated Long-Dated Perpetuals
- Cboe is launching continuous Bitcoin and Ether futures that mimic perpetual contracts but are long-dated and cash-settled with a 10-year expiry.
- These products aim to provide regulated, perpetual-style exposure to crypto without frequent rollovers.
Hood Summit Energy And Retail Demand
- Catherine Clay described the Hood Summit as electric with a thousand passionate retail traders present.
- She said attendees wanted 24/7 access and broad product availability including moving into futures.
Institutions Demand Liquidity And Integrity
- Institutions want liquid, lit, transparent markets where they can enter and exit positions reliably.
- Cboe focuses on building ecosystems that deliver integrity and depth for institutional participation.