The oldest exchange in the world, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), will also start futures on December 18, 2017. The launch of futures on regulated exchanges is the key moment for Bitcoin because the infrastructure, which will make it easier for professional traders and investors to short the cryptocurrency and help reduce the price volatility, is being tested now. It means that Bitcoin will be the new type of asset recognized by all investors in the world.
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