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Cryptoderivations provider LedgerX has launched Bitcoin Volatility Index (LedgerX Volatility Index, LXVX), which will track indicators of options traded on the company"s platform by analogy with the VIX index of fear on the stock market from CBOE. At the moment, this tool is available on the company"s website and is not sold as a separate product. According to Juthica Chou, President and Head of LedgerX Risk Management, the volatility index reflects the expectations that the market forms, and this tool works in any market. With the "Bitcoin Fear Index", traders will be able to track risks and more effectively manage companies. For example, comparing LXVX indicators at the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, Chou noted that the ... Read more about " LedgerX Volatility Index, LXVX " on coinatory.com

Since its launch in December 2018, bitcoin futures, contrary to expectations, have not caused a revival of the market. There are two exchanges that trade bitcoin futures - CME and Cboe. In the third quarter, both exchanges collectively accounted for 9,000 contracts per day, which is very small compared to the traditional futures market. In general, activity on CME is growing. However, investors expected the launch of contracts to be accompanied by huge trading volumes. Michael Unetich, vice president of cryptocurrency at Trading ... Read more about " Bitcoin futures: Ten months after launch. Disappointing results " on coinatory.com