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Cboe Futures Exchange is preparing to introduce new cryptocurrency products with the launch of “continuous futures” for Bitcoin and Ethereum scheduled for December 15, 2025.

The move comes as trading activity in digital assets continues to build momentum.

Major derivatives platforms have been expanding their offerings, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange recently adding options on Solana and XRP futures on October 13, 2025 — a notable development for both tokens as anticipation around exchange-traded products grows.

The expansion of crypto derivatives is proceeding even as the broader market experiences a pullback in Bitcoin and altcoin prices, underscoring the sector’s continued institutional traction.

Cboe’s new Bitcoin, Ether products

Market sentiment was broadly negative on November 18, 2025, as Bitcoin fell to $93,000 and Ethereum slipped to $3,007.

Even so, Cboe Global Markets moved ahead with a major expansion of its digital asset offerings, announcing the launch of two new products: the Cboe Bitcoin Continuous Futures (PBT) and Cboe Ether Continuous Futures (PET).

Cboe plans to make both contracts available for trading on December 15, 2025.

The contracts will have a 10-year expiration at listing and a daily cash adjustment, effectively creating perpetual-style exposure.

By design, these contracts remove the need for investors to roll expiring futures, streamlining long-term exposure for market participants.

“Bringing perpetual-style futures to US regulated markets addresses a real need for institutional investors seeking efficient, long-term crypto exposure,” said Anne-Claire Maurice, managing director of Derived Data at Kaiko.

“These continuous futures eliminate the operational friction of rolling positions while maintaining the transparency and oversight that regulated markets provide. We’re pleased our real-time rates can support this innovation.”

PBT and PET futures will trade 23×5, Sunday to Friday between 6 p.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET. 

Cboe expands digital assets offering

Cboe said in a press release that launching CFE’s offerings comes amid growing customer demand.

It is also an initiative that allows the exchange to diversify its product range amid global expansion into the crypto space by traditional investors.

“As perpetual futures have historically been traded offshore, Cboe is excited to help expand access to these products within a US-regulated, transparent, and intermediary-friendly environment,” said Rob Hocking, global head of derivatives at Cboe. 

Hocking added:

“The structure of Cboe’s Continuous Futures is designed to enable streamlined and efficient portfolio and risk management, while providing investors a controlled way to gain some leveraged exposure to digital assets.”

Cboe plans to offer access to educational materials in an effort to help investors understand the utility of the new futures offerings.

Educational materials will include simplified details around the characteristics of Continuous Futures, with Cboe’s educational division, The Options Institute, hosting courses on Dec. 17 and January 13, 2026.

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