The global derivatives giant improves from fifth place earlier this week. Binance ranks first.
Spot and futures markets reflect the strong bullish sentiment of American investors.
There’s a “general expectation for a pick up in volatility” around CME expiry.
Trading volume records in bitcoin’s options market were smashed on Monday as investors scrambled to hedge their positions amid the selloff.
As traditional markets undergo a level of anxiety not seen since the 2008 recession, the cryptocurrency industry showed few existential signs of distress.
Bitcoin prices slid Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced an emergency cut in interest rates to counteract risks to the economy from the spreading coronavirus.
Trading volumes in bitcoin options listed on the Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform have completely dried up, even while CME’s options product is seeing strong interest.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.