Derivatives on Cryptocurrencies: Introduction of Futures on FTSE Bitcoin Index in EUR and USD
Eurex Circular 021/23 Derivatives on Cryptocurrencies: Introduction of Futures on FTSE Bitcoin Index in EUR and USD
1. Introduction
The Management Board of Eurex Deutschland took the following decisions with effect from 17 April 2023:
Introduction of Futures contracts on FTSE Bitcoin Index in EUR and USD pursuant to Attachments 1 and 2
Introduction of a Liquidity Provider scheme for the new products pursuant to Attachment 3
This circular contains all information on the introduction of the new products and the updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Deutschland.
Production start: 17 April 2023
2. Required action
There is no action required for participation.
3. Details
A. Product overview
Please refer to Attachment 1 for the new products.
B. Contract specifications and product parameters
For the updated sections of the contract specifications, please see Attachments 1 and 2.
The full version of the updated Contract Specifications for Futures Contracts and Options Contracts at Eurex Deutschland will be published on the Eurex website www.eurex.com as of start of trading under:
The new products will be admitted to the Eurex T7 Entry Services (TES). You can find the minimum block trade sizes on product level in the attached Contract Specifications.
An overview of the Eurex T7 Entry Services available for the products as well as detailed information on single product basis with regard to availability, possibility of utilization and minimum entry size for the various Eurex T7 Entry Services is available on the Eurex website under the link:
You will also find an updated list with details regarding Prisma-eligible Eurex products under this path.
E. Excessive System Usage Fee and Order to Trade Ratio
The Excessive System Usage Fee and the Order to Trade Ratio for the new products are determined in line with the existing products (FSTK). For detailed information, please refer to the Eurex website under the following links:
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