The US CFTC announced that Bitcoin and Ethereum will start trading on registered futures exchanges, boosting legitimacy and liquidity. This move parallels gold’s evolution in the 1970s, transforming it into a globally recognized asset. The decision improves institutional exposure, with 86% of investors planning to gain crypto exposure. Bitcoin and Ethereum could see better liquidity growth, similar to WTI oil futures’ explosive growth in the 1980s. Trading on regulated exchanges may reduce volatility and foster mainstream adoption.

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