CME Launches Spot-Quoted Futures for Bitcoin & Ethereum, Expanding Access to Crypto Market

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is preparing to revolutionize the crypto trading landscape for retail investors with the introduction of spot-quoted futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum on June 30, 2025. The CME Group, a prominent derivatives marketplace, will offer these contracts targeting both major cryptocurrencies by market capitalization – BTC and ETH – pending regulatory approval. This move aligns with growing investor demand and aims to make accessing crypto futures easier than ever.