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Cboe Global Markets has launched new Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures trading on Cboe Futures Exchange. The cash-settled futures are based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index (XBTF) and represent the latest addition to Cboe's digital asset derivatives suite.

Key features of the new futures include:

• Cash settlement at expiration, eliminating physical bitcoin delivery complexities
• Clearing through OCC, alongside existing CBTX and MBTX options
• Settlement occurs P.M. on each month's last business day
• Based on XBTF Index representing 1/10th of FTSE Bitcoin Index value

The launch complements Cboe's existing bitcoin products, including spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin ETF index options. Market makers Barak Capital and Prime Trading will provide liquidity for the new futures product, aiming to support efficient bitcoin exposure and risk management in a regulated marketplace.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Options Institute, its educational division, in 2025. The institute, founded in 1985, has evolved from teaching professional traders in Chicago's trading pits to providing global options education through online courses and resources.

The Options Institute is expanding internationally, with educational efforts already launched in Europe and planned expansion into Asia Pacific later in 2025. The institute will offer content in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Dutch, with German and French programs launching in the second half of 2025.

Notable developments include:

• Partnership with retail brokerages like E*TRADE and Robinhood
• Launch of a financial literacy pilot program with schools
• Expansion of course offerings from basic 'Options 101' to advanced trading strategies
• Development of multilingual, regionally adapted content for international markets

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has launched trading of S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (EWI) options on April 14, 2025. The new options, trading under ticker SPEQX, are based on 1/10th the value of the S&P 500 EWI, with each constituent allocated a fixed 0.2% weight quarterly.

The options are designed to complement Cboe's existing S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, offering investors additional diversification opportunities and exposure to different market dynamics. With a standard contract multiplier of $100, the notional value is approximately $63,200 as of April 7.

Key features include:

• Cash settlement with European-style exercise
• Trading hours from 9:30 a.m. ET to 4:15 p.m. ET
• Standard monthly options expiring on third Friday
• FLEX options availability
• Planned PM-settled weekly options pending regulatory approval

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced the expansion of its Derivatives Market Intelligence team into Asia Pacific with the appointment of Wei Liao as Director, Derivatives Market Intelligence in Hong Kong. This strategic move aims to strengthen Cboe's presence in APAC and meet growing regional demand for derivatives trading and education.

The expansion follows strong performance in Cboe's Global Trading Hours, which achieved a record average daily volume of 124.6k contracts in Q1 2025, marking a 36% increase from Q1 2024. Liao, bringing over 15 years of experience in macroeconomic research and portfolio management, will focus on delivering market insights and analysis to help investors understand cross-asset market dynamics and derivatives products.

The initiative will support Cboe's growing APAC client base with localized perspectives on market trends and education about key products, including S&P 500 Index (SPX) options, Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options and futures, and Russell 2000 Index (RUT) options.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced plans to launch Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures on April 28, 2025, subject to regulatory review. The new futures will be based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value (1/10th) Index (XBTF) and will trade on Cboe Futures Exchange.

The cash-settled futures are designed to complement Cboe's recently launched Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index options (CBTX, MBTX), providing traders with expanded tools for implementing trading and hedging strategies. The futures will be cleared through OCC and will settle P.M. on the last business day of each month.

This launch represents the first product under Cboe's collaboration with FTSE Russell aimed at digital assets market innovation. The expansion adds to Cboe's growing crypto offerings, which include spot bitcoin ETF listings, cash-settled index options, and margined bitcoin and ether futures.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has reported strong trading volumes for March 2025, with several notable achievements across its global operations. The company achieved an all-time quarterly high of 1.1 billion contracts in U.S. options, with an ADV of 18.2 million contracts.

Key highlights include:

• Monthly record ADV of 18.8 million contracts across four options exchanges
• New quarterly proprietary index options ADV record of 4.8 million contracts
• Record monthly SPX options ADV of 3.9 million contracts
• European equities reached record ADNV of €16.2 billion
• Global FX posted record monthly Spot Full Amount ADNV of $15.9 billion

Year-over-year improvements were seen across multiple segments, with multiply-listed options up 28.0%, index options up 29.9%, and European equities showing significant growth of 60.3%. The company also provided RPC/net revenue capture guidance for Q1 2025.

Cboe Clear Europe has launched a groundbreaking clearing service for European Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs) in cash equities and ETFs. The first transactions were executed between Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking as Principal Lender and JP Morgan as Borrower.

The service transforms bilateral SFT processing into a centrally cleared model, utilizing BNY and JP Morgan as Tri-Party Collateral Agents, with Pirum handling trade instructions. The clearing service covers 19 European Central Securities Depositories and is available to principal lenders, special participant lenders, and borrowers.

Key benefits include:

• Enhanced capital efficiencies for stock borrowing and lending activities
• Cross-margining advantages between cash equities and SFTs
• Improved settlement efficiencies
• Elimination of agent lender disclosures
• Streamlined fees management and corporate actions

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, has scheduled its first-quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results before market opening on Friday, May 2, 2025.

A conference call featuring senior management presentations will commence at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET). Investors can access the live audio webcast and presentation materials through Cboe's Investor Relations website at ir.cboe.com under Events. For telephone access, participants can dial (800) 715-9871 (toll-free) or (646) 307-1963 (toll) using Conference ID 8325940. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.

Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced plans to launch options on the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (EWI) on April 14, 2025, pending regulatory review. The new cash-settled options will be based on 1/10th the value of the S&P 500 EWI.

The S&P 500 EWI includes identical constituents as the traditional S&P 500 Index but assigns each component a fixed 0.2% weight during quarterly rebalancing. This structure offers different exposure compared to the cap-weighted S&P 500 - as of December 20, 2024, the bottom 400 constituents represented about 80% of the EWI versus just 26% in the standard index.

The launch aims to provide investors with additional tools for risk management and diversification, particularly given increasing market concentration. The options will trade during regular hours from 9:30 a.m. ET to 4:15 p.m. ET. This initiative expands Cboe's suite of S&P DJI index-based products, which includes SPX options, Mini SPX Options, and various volatility indices.