Cboe Global Markets eyes VIX perpetual futures as crypto’s favorite product goes mainstream

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Cboe Global Markets is exploring perpetual VIX futures, a contract structure that would add a leveraged way to trade volatility if it moves forward. Cboe already lists VIX futures and options, and the company is waiting for U.S. regulatory clarity before moving ahead on the proposed contracts.

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Cboe Global Markets is exploring perpetual VIX futures.
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The proposed VIX contracts could offer leveraged trading.
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