BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
#CHAINLINK
joins the world's only regulated crypto benchmark index - ULTRA CAP 5
#BitcoinCash
is out
Switch happens Friday 27 Nov
Details: $LINK $BCH
Delighted and humbled to celebrate the launch of
@BlackRock
Bitcoin ETF!
“Congratulations to their entire team on this monumental achievement in the world of finance. All of us at CF Benchmarks are truly honoured that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York Variant
We're excited to announce our new partnership with
@DIAdata_org
!
Bringing regulation regulation-compliant $ETH and $SOL prices to DIA's oracle platform.
Laying the foundations for
#DeFi
mass adoption and beyond
READ ON 👇
Another low-key
#Bitcoin
first today: 1st non-deliverable forward trade with $BTC as underlying.
Plus, 1st time CME CF BRR was used as reference price in a structured product trade. More here 👇
Big news -
@CMEGroup
launches Micro
#Bitcoin
Futures in May.
Powered by regulated Bitcoin Reference Rate, $MBT will be 1/10th of a $BTC vs 5 x BTC for standard CME Bitcoin Futures.
So, MBT offers precise sizing with lower capital.
#ETHEREUM
HAS HIT A MORE THAN 2-YEAR HIGH
Regulated CME CF Ether-Dollar Real Time Index topped out (so far!) at $606 at 14.06 UTC.
Highest since Jun 2018.
$ETH ↑ ~13% in 24hrs
↑37% month-to-date
↑265% YTD
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We're thrilled to announce the 1st ever $OMG Benchmark Index!
A big welcome to
@omgnetworkhq
as a partner for transparent, regulated cryptocurrency prices
MORE ABOUT NEW OMG benchmarks:
ABOUT OMG:
ABOUT OMG:
So -
@JSeyff
& Eric Balchunas at Bloomberg Intelligence cut their probability of
#EtherETF
approval *in May* to 30% from 60%.
James explained why this might happen last week, comparing
#BitcoinETF
deadlines to ETH ones coming up on May 23rd
Full episode:
The first ever
#Ether
ETF, $ETHR - from
@EvolveETFs
- is now live!
Powered by CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate.
WATCH why ETHUSD_RR is the most trusted ETH price available
#Bitcoin
hits 3-yr high, but miners sell more $BTC than they mine - bearish? Not necessarily.
But CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
says miners taking some price risk off the table.
READ MORE:
With a
#BitcoinETF
seemingly right around the corner, tune into The Block Twitter Spaces at 1030 ET today to hear from guests including our CEO Sui Chung about what to expect come deadline day.
#crypto
#digitalassets
#bitcoin
#etfs
With regulation-compliant CF Benchmarks indices coming to
@DIAdata_org
#oracle
platform, what can you build?
We talked through some possibilities with DIA CEO
@HerrSimmerlich
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX AT $17,687.11 AS US MARKETS CLOSE, +5.9%.
$BTC holds above $17k into NY finish for 1st time in over 3 yrs.
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX TRADES +1.45% AT $18,027.42 AS US MARKETS CLOSE.
$BTC's battle to hold ground above $18k continues
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
HAD A GREAT
#CRYPTO
YEAR?
Global tax authorities now want to know your profits & losses from $BTC and more.
Our Cryptocurrency Tax & Reporting Calendar tells you how to report your taxes like a boss!
READ MORE:
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX TRADES FLAT AT $17,658.16 AT US MARKETS CLOSE.
$BTC continues to drift off 3-yr high near $18k from earlier on Wed
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
On Sunday, we were honored to host a panel at
@exchangeETF
and share perspectives on the historic launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, alongside our trusted partners
@BlackRock
and
@BitwiseInvest
. With over $7 billion already flowing into these new
#etfs
, there is clearly major
We’re proud to partner with
@MetaLabHK
to launch the CF Meta Lab GameFi Index, one of the first institutional-grade indices for
#PlayToEarn
gaming!
A big step for creating funds, trusts and ETFs covering
#GameFi
, for investors in
#HK
&
#APAC
.
READ MORE👇
#BITCOIN
Real Time Index skirts more record highs. NOW: $47,374.73▴1.91%].
But options tell a different story about sentiment, says CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
: via
@CoinDesk
2024 is set to be super "interesting" for
#Bitcoin
....
So, watch out for our podcast episode with 'The Most Interesting Man In Crypto', AKA
@BitwiseInvest
's
@Matt_Hougan
!
"Stay tuned, my friends".
CF Ultra Cap 5 Cryptocurrency Index is down 2.6% at 1502.5, though off earlier lows. The world’s first regulated crypto market benchmark accounts for over 75% of the asset class’s total capitalisation = a much more accurate measure of whether the crypto market is 'up’ or ‘down’
#Bitcoin
dropped to $3,931.75 at 02:17 UTC this morning, its lowest since 03:18 on March 16th 2019.
#BRTI
, the most precise source for Bitcoin pricing
ETH returns 61% in April, the best monthly return since May 2019 (64%) but is still 24.4% below its 2020 high. ETHUSDRR - the most trusted source for ETH pricing
@CMEGroup
@CryptoFLtd
'FUD' or not, client demand for crypto keeps rising
Here's how the Ultra Cap 5 Index fixes the bigger worry of crypto market cap measures that meet regulatory standards:
READ MORE:
Ultra Cap 5 constituent changes just went live.
Regulated benchmark crypto index now includes $LINK.
$BCH is out. (Website will change tonight!)
Details here:
More about Ultra Cap 5:
Are
#Bitcoin
prices manipulated?
Well, not our benchmark prices (And we can prove it!)
CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
discussed $BTC, $ETH - including new
@CMEGroup
ETH Futures - and more, with
@pierre_rochard
in Benchmark Basics - Part 2:
We just crossed $1 Billion in 24 hour volume on Kraken Futures for the first time! 🚀
Thanks to all our clients for the ongoing support 🙏
We have big things in the pipeline for Futures in 2021, looking forward to sharing with you soon. HNY! 🎉🎉🎉
It’s crunch time for those spot
#Bitcoin
#ETF
filings -- the SEC’s final verdict is imminent!
That’s why you DO NOT want to miss our extra special guest on CFB Talks Digital Assets,
@BitwiseInvest
CIO,
@Matt_Hougan
.
Bitwise is one of 7 major applicants using our CME CF Bitcoin
Ultra Cap 5 - the only authorised crypto market benchmark index - just had its Aug rebalance. No supply changes this month, so (rounded) % weights same as July. With more $BCH rumbles & $ETH 2.0 still possible in 2020 though, coming months may see bigger changes.
Busy week, busy February - so far! Here's our RECAP...
★BlackRock eyes 'outright crypto'
★CFB lands on
@DIAdata_org
oracle platform
★VIDEO: How CF DeFi Comp Index powers
@hashdex
DEFI11 ETF
★Learn the CF Digital Asset Classification Structure - fast
We’re pleased to announce our exciting new partnership with
@Kalshi
, the CFTC-regulated prediction market platform that allows people to trade on the outcome of a whole range events – from FED rates to Oscar winners.
This now extends to
#Bitcoin
and
#Ether
markets, so traders
A whopping 284% December - March surge made
#STACKS
($STX) top Q1 performer in
@CFBenchmarks
's investible crypto universe.
The low down from our Head of Research 👇
FULL EPISODE:
Less than two weeks to go until the start of
@exchangeETF
a Blueprint for Growth!
Held in Miami, this is rapidly becoming a must-go-to event for the institutional investment management community, especially Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and issuers of listed investment
Ever wanted to ask - 'for a friend'...
"What does CF Benchmarks do, exactly"?
Find out here:
@pierre_rochard
interviews CFB CEO
@SuiChung2
in
"BENCHMARK BASICS" →
What a great event
@token2049
has been!
Sui Chung, Charlie Jolliffe and Thomas Erdösi have really enjoyed connecting with industry colleagues old and new to discuss everything topical in the world of
#crypto
and the broader
#digitalasset
class.
Keep in touch if you’d like to
ANOTHER BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
We're excited to announce new regulated Benchmark indices for $OXT - ORCHID DIGITAL CURRENCY together with
@OrchidProtocol
.
MORE ABOUT OUR NEW BENCHMARKS:
MORE ABOUT OXT:
With
@Hashdex
's
@CFBenchmarks
-powered WEB311 set for launch on March 30, CFB CEO Sui Chung explained how our CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Market Cap Index captures "the future of the internet"... "embedded on the blockchain" - via
@Quicktake
"The ruling means that Grayscale will be allowed to the starting line."
Our CEO Sui Chung recently spoke to
@Bloomberg
about the favorable court ruling that could help pave the way to Grayscale's spot BTC ETF in the US.
#bitcoin
#crypto
#digitalassets
#etfs
The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs marks a pivotal moment in the world of finance. This milestone isn't just a step forward - it's a leap toward fostering greater inclusivity in crypto investments.
Exposure to
#bitcoin
through an
#etf
can provide all investors - both individuals
Delighted and humbled to celebrate the launch of
@ValkyrieFunds
's Bitcoin ETF!
“Congratulations to their entire team on this monumental achievement in the world of finance. All of us at CF Benchmarks are truly honoured that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York
The new CF Benchmarks prices added to
@TheTerminal
show that "institutional interest is beginning to move beyond Bitcoin", says CEO
@SuiChung2
Read more via
@decryptmedia
-
ULTRA CAP 5 REBALANCE HIGHLIGHTS →
$BTC biggest % weight gainer: most resilient to recent pullback helped by market perceptions
$ETH mkt cap lightened most:↓1.31 % pts
$XRP steadiest
$LTC, $BCH still look vulnerable. Could soon exit Top 5 with $LINK, $DOT + others growing fast
We're proud to partner with
@Nasdaq
and
@Hashdex
to launch the 1st true crypto ETF. With CFB as calculation agent, Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF accurately tracks the investable crypto market backed by the highest regulatory standards
Get the details:
Monthly Reference Rate returns showcase our rapid expansion of benchmarks in 2021 -- 20+ assets, & more coming in 2022
Meanwhile, December's downturn extends.
As ever, prices where regulated institutions strike NAV, etc, can be important technical levels down the line 👀
With seven major
#Bitcoin
#ETF
applications now on the SEC's desk, CF Benchmarks CEO
@SuiChung2
explains why the latest clutch of hopefuls may have higher chances than previous attempts - via
@decryptmedia
-
As pioneers in
#crypto
indexing, we're proud that our regulated CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate, New York Variant (BRRNY) is the benchmark for six of the
#etfs
that have so far seen $2.1 billion of fund inflows, or over 60% of the total assets in these inaugural ETF offerings.
JUST LAUNCHED: $ALGO, $ATOM, $BAT and $DAI benchmark indices - bringing more of the crypto world into our family of regulated benchmarks. That means better price coverage, trust and reliability for all crypto users. FIND OUT MORE👇
Do futures prices really lead spot prices?
For $BTC, yes! Research on
@CMEGroup
#Bitcoin
Futures by
@WilshirePhoenix
(licensed user of our Reference Rate) shows futures incorporate "new information faster" than spot prices
READ THE REPORT:
$BTC drifts a bit off Fri highs after trading above 'psychological' $11,000 for only 2nd clear occasion since Aug's $12,165-$10,048 correction. Crypto still in lockstep w fiat markets but
@Square
's
#Bitcoin
buy may also be adding confidence. Screenshot 2020-10-09 at 12.55.01
Essential reading from
@WilshirePhoenix
about
@CMEGroup
#Bitcoin
Futures powered by the $BTC Reference Rate. Read it to learn why BRR "Constituent Exchanges Represent a ‘Market of Significant Size’", and more.
“The findings of Wilshire Phoenix indicate that CME
#Bitcoin
Futures contribute more to price discovery than its related spot markets.”
Link to WP Whitepaper, "Efficient Price Discovery in the Bitcoin
#Markets
"
@CFBenchmarks
Peter Stern and Gabe Selby, CFA were delighted to join
@BlackRock
at
#nasdaq
for the bell ringing as the
@iShares
Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) begins trading.
The launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs is a pivotal moment in the world of finance. This milestone isn't just a step forward - it's a
#Brazil
's
@Hashdex
is on a crypto ETF roll!
Get ready for the 1st pure-play Web3 ETF --> WEB311.
It will be powered by our CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Market Cap Index.
DETAILS 👉 via
@coindesk
#BITCOIN
REAL TIME INDEX TRADES -1.77% AT $19,031.55 AS US MARKETS CLOSE.
$BTC bides its time before an eventual move to $20k - OR - lacks the momentum to sustain gains after fresh
record highs this week
More info on CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index:
On publishing the first of the years Monthly Market Recaps, CFB's Lead Research Analyst, Gabe Selby, CFA said, "We're only into the first month of 2024 and it's already been what may be described as a trail blazing period for the
#digitalassets
class."
Gabe went on to say,
When
@Nasdaq
needed a trusted, regulated crypto index calculation agent, there was quite literally only one choice!
The Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) is the result.
Details:
In this week's Recap:
Fidelity finally flexes its Bitcoin ETF chops...
Goldman's Bitcoin ETF that isn't...
@CMEGroup
's
@TimMcCourtCME
explains our
#Ether
Reference Rate.
And quite a bit more!
Despite the crypto winter, there's been increasing interest in digital assets. How have deep-pocketed financial institutions responded to prevailing market conditions? To find out more, read the interview between our CEO, Sui Chung and Blockworks.
Another
#Bitcoin
ETF based on the regulated CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR) is coming to market. QR Asset Management, owned by
@qrcapital
,
will list QBTC11 on Brazil's main exchange later this year. More
@TheBlock__
- and our congratulations to QR!
Since launching 15 years ago,
#bitcoin
has become the most widely adopted digital asset, attracting interest from individual and institutional investors alike.
A very recent and groundbreaking event for bitcoin took place last month when the SEC approved the first tranche of
#BITCOIN
'S BIGGEST PRICE MILESTONE OF THE YEAR.
Finally hits $20K.
BITCOIN REAL TIME INDEX LATEST ALL TIME HIGH:
$20400.00
TIME STAMP: 16-12-2020 13:45:50
As we've seen, $BTC may well have enough momentum for even more records in the short term
JUST LAUNCHED: CF DIGITAL CULTURE INDEX
Our most 'fun' index to date.
Because
#Metaverse
#NFT
#gaming
protocols + infrastructure are serious business.
READ MORE👇
Truly groundbreaking
#BITCOIN
news→ ProFunds announces 1st US $BTC mutual fund. Let that soak in .... The 1st US BTC fund available to ALL - not just accredited investors.
Performance benchmark: our CF Bitcoin US Settlement Price
MORE👉
@TheStreet
We're excited to partner with
@MonochromeAsset
as they work to launch crypto ETPs in
#Australia
!
Monochrome will utilise our CME CF BRR, enabling the highest compliance with stringent ASIC regulations. We wish Monochrome every success. Read more👇
On the latest episode of CFB Talks Digital Assets, we’re fortunate to be joined by Yubao Flora Lou, Chief Product Officer of Meta Lab HK, the fast-growing
#digitalassets
unit of Harvest Global Investments Limited!
This follows the recent launch of our CF Meta Lab GameFi Index.
CF ETH Staking Indices - the most trusted and reliable staking benchmarks in collaboration with
@BlockdaemonHQ
,
@Figment_io
,
@Kiln_finance
, and
@Staked_us
.
By referencing our CF ETH Staking Reward Rate, institutional asset managers have a trusted, transparent, easily