CME Group plans to launch cash-settled Bitcoin volatility futures (ticker BVI) on June 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The contracts are based on the 30-day implied volatility index BVX, providing institutions with a regulated tool to hedge BTC price swings without directional exposure.

CME Group announced plans to launch Bitcoin volatility futures (ticker BVI) on June 1, pending regulatory approval. The cash-settled contracts are based on the CME CF Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVX), with a $500 multiplier, offering institutional investors a regulated tool to hedge or express views on Bitcoin's implied volatility.