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Bitfinex Derivatives Expands Offerings with New Volatility-focused Perpetual Futures Contracts
Bitfinex Derivatives, the derivatives platform of iFinex Financial Technologies Limited, has introduced two new volatility-focused perpetual futures contracts. These contracts, the Bitcoin Implied Volatility Index (BVIVF0:USTF0) and the Ethereum Implied Volatility Index (EVIVF0:USTF0), are designed to gauge market sentiment on future price movements of the two leading cryptocurrencies.
Understanding Implied Volatility in Futures Contracts
Unlike traditional futures contracts that directly track the underlying asset’s price, the BVIV and EVIV contracts focus on implied volatility, a metric derived from options pricing. Implied volatility indicates the market’s expectation of how much an asset’s price will fluctuate within a specific period. Traders can use these contracts to speculate on anticipated price swings (high volatility) or stability (low volatility) for Bitcoin and Ether in the near future.
Benefits of Bitcoin and Ethereum Volatility Futures Contracts
The contracts utilize the Volmex Implied Volatility indices, which monitor the 30-day expected volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum. This setup enables traders to assess market sentiment without directly engaging in Bitcoin or Ether transactions. Additionally, Bitfinex Derivatives offers leverage of up to 20x on these contracts, potentially amplifying profits (or losses) for experienced traders willing to take on such risks.
Trading Opportunities and Market Insights
Bitfinex Derivatives believes that these new volatility indices provide traders with a unique method to understand market sentiment and capitalize on expected price movements in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Volatility indexes often exhibit a negative correlation with the underlying asset’s price, showing increased anxiety in the market during significant price drops and lower volatility in periods of stability. Sharp spikes in volatility indexes can occur during unexpected market events.
The BVIVF0:USTF0 and EVIVF0:USTF0 contracts are now available for trading on Bitfinex Derivatives, offering traders a new way to engage with the market. However, it’s important to note that according to the exchange’s terms of service, US customers are not permitted to hold a derivatives account on the platform.
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