Cboe Global Markets is exploring perpetual futures tied to the VIX, Wall Street’s main equity volatility index, which would have no expiration date, a feature that has made perpetuals the dominant instrument in crypto trading. The initiative is in an early exploratory stage with no contract specifications, launch dates or regulatory filings published yet. Cboe already has ties to digital assets, having launched the BITVX index in March 2026, applying VIX methodology to Bitcoin volatility. The VIX was launched by Cboe in 2004 and standard contracts carry a $1,000 multiplier per index point, with a mini version at $100. Traders could benefit from eliminating the need to roll expiring contracts, reducing recurring costs and operational complexity.
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