The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is set to introduce Spot-Quoted futures for major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with leading equity indices on June 30, 2025.
The derivatives marketplace states that these spot-quoted futures will be designed for retail investors, beginning on June 30.
Importantly, the CME is focusing on spot-quoted futures for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), identified as the leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, though the offering is subject to regulatory approval.
Should it gain approval, the CME Group’s new product will also provide retail investors with futures contracts for notable indices including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Russell 2000. These spot-quoted futures for both cryptocurrencies and stocks will give investors the chance to engage in trading at spot market prices.
As Tim McCourt, the global head of equities, FX, and alternative products at CME Group, points out, these products are in response to heightened demand from investors. The forthcoming launch suggests that retail traders will soon have easier access to futures contracts for cryptocurrencies and equity indices.
“Spot-Quoted futures will grant retail traders greater flexibility, allowing them to maintain positions in line with their long-term strategies or to trade in and out more easily without frequently rolling over their positions,” McCourt explained.
The new offerings will consist of smaller-sized, capital-efficient contracts, enabling holders to maintain their positions for up to five years. CME claims that the spot-quoted futures contracts will closely resemble perpetual contracts but provide enhanced precision and accessibility to the market.
“Our organization continues to create products that cater to the changing needs of active traders,” remarked an executive at a major brokerage firm. “With Spot-Quoted futures, investors can trade directly at the spot price while enjoying the capital efficiency and margin advantages typical of a futures contract. It presents a calculated solution for traders seeking to improve both execution and cost-efficiency.”
Additionally, the company has recently rolled out futures for Solana (SOL).