Nasdaq to launch Bitcoin futures in the first half of 2018 The Nasdaq exchange plans to launch Bitcoin futures in the first half of 2018. The Wall Street Journal writes about this, citing a source familiar with the situation. There is no additional information on the new financial instrument yet.

Nasdaq To Launch Bitcoin Futures In The First Half Of 2018

The Nasdaq exchange plans to launch Bitcoin futures in the first half of 2018. The Wall Street Journal writes about this, citing a source familiar with the situation. There is no additional information about the new financial instrument yet.

It also became known that the launch of derivatives designed to work with the rate of cryptocurrency, at the same time on its own site, plans to implement the broker Cantor Fitzgerald LP.

Earlier, CME Group and CBOE announced their intention to launch bitcoin futures. The news had an extremely positive impact on the bitcoin market, which surged above $ 11,000 this Wednesday..

Bitcoin futures are expected to be an important milestone in the development of a market that many today consider not mature enough. At the same time, some analysts suggest that Bitcoin's entry into traditional financial markets could trigger a new financial crisis..

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