Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Launch

ICE launches physically-settled Bitcoin futures.

BTC Price

$10,000

Importance

72/100

Bakkt's physically-settled futures represented institutional-grade Bitcoin infrastructure from the parent company of the NYSE.

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