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31 Jan 2024

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Futures on Cryptocurrencies: Extension of Off-book Trading Period

Eurex Circular 013/24 Futures on Cryptocurrencies: Extension of Off-book Trading Period

1.  Introduction

The Management Board of Eurex Deutschland decided with effect from 5 February 2024:

  • to extend the Off-book trading period for Futures on the FTSE Bitcoin Index to 22:30 CET
  • to amend the Contract Specifications for Futures and Options at Eurex Deutschland as outlined in the Attachment 

Production start: 5 February 2024

2.  Required action

There is no required action for the Trading Participants.

3.  Details of the initiative

The Off-book trading period for Futures on FTSE Bitcoin Index (Product IDs: FBTU/FBTE) will be extended to 22:30 CET (from currently 22:00 CET). 

For the detailed contract specifications please see the Attachment.

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:

Rules & Regs > Eurex Rules & Regulations > 03. Contract Specifications
 

Attachment:

  • Updated sections of the Contract Specifications for Futures Contracts and Options Contracts at Eurex Deutschland


Further information

Recipients:

All Trading Participants of Eurex Deutschland and Vendors

Target groups:

Front Office/Trading, Middle + Backoffice, IT/System Administration, Auditing/Security Coordination

Contact:

client.services@eurex.com

Web:

www.eurex.com

Authorized by:

Randolf Roth


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