Cboe is considering launching perpetual futures based on VIX perpetual futures
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Cboe is considering launching perpetual futures based on the VIX once regulation in the United States becomes clearer.
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Cboe is considering launching perpetual futures based on VIX perpetual futures
PANews October 2 reported, citing Bloomberg, that Cboe Cboe Global Markets is considering launching perpetual futures based on the CBOE volatility index (VIX). It is currently impossible to trade the VIX index itself directly.Cboe will explore launching related contracts once regulation of perpetual futures in the United States becomes clearer.Cboe Cboe's global head of derivatives, Rob Hocking, said that clients have long been asking how to gain VIX spot exposure, but there is no good way to do so. Perpetual futures could be a good solution. He also noted that options have significant advantages over perpetual futures, including nonlinear payoffs, with buyers' losses limited to the option premium paid. He called on regulators to provide clearer guidance on the regulation of perpetual contracts.
PANews reported, citing Bloomberg, that Cboe Cboe Global Markets is considering launching perpetual futures based on the CBOE volatility index (VIX).
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The original report stated that the VIX index itself cannot currently be traded directly.
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Cboe will explore launching related contracts once regulation of perpetual futures in the United States becomes clearer.
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Cboe Cboe's global head of derivatives, Rob Hocking, said that clients have long been asking how to gain VIX spot exposure, but there is no good way to do so; perpetual futures could be a solution.
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Rob Hocking said that options have advantages over perpetual futures, including nonlinear payoffs, with buyers' losses limited to the option premium paid.
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Rob Hocking called on regulators to provide clearer guidance on the regulation of perpetual contracts.
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This product remains at the consideration and exploration stage.Cboe It hopes to use perpetual futures to address clients' demand for VIX spot exposure, but whether it proceeds depends on whether the relevant regulation in the United States becomes clearer.
Why it matters to readers
If the related contracts are ultimately launched, clients may have another tool for gaining VIX exposure; the original report only confirms that Cboe is considering this, which must not be taken to mean that the product has been approved or launched.
Beginners should distinguish between “considering launching” and “already launched.” The original report also notes that options and perpetual futures have different payoff and loss characteristics, with options buyers' losses limited to the option premium paid.
Risks and unknowns
It remains uncertain whether the perpetual futures will be formally launched.
It remains uncertain when and how U.S. regulators will clarify the regulation of perpetual contracts.
The original report did not provide contract specifications, approval status, or a launch date.
The report was relayed by PANews from Bloomberg's coverage; readers should continue to monitor formal information from Cboe or regulators.
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