Cboe Unveils BITVX: Bitcoin’s Own Fear Gauge Index

Published at 2026-03-09 21:16:06

Cboe Global Markets unveiled plans for BITVX, a new index designed to track expected price swings in bitcoin by using options on the popular iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. The move imports Wall Street’s go-to volatility strategy into crypto, creating a VIX-style metric tied to ETF option prices rather than spot markets.

BITVX could give traders, asset managers and institutional participants a clearer, standardized gauge of market risk—helping with hedging, pricing of derivatives and product development. By formalizing an options-based measure of Bitcoin volatility, Cboe’s index may boost transparency and support further institutionalization of crypto markets, while creating new tools for risk management and portfolio allocation.

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Capital B purchased 2 BTC in a €100,000 buy, raising its treasury to 2,836 BTC as of March 9, 2026. The move underscores renewed institutional accumulation in Europe and draws comparisons to MicroStrategy's playbook.

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Published at 2026-03-09 19:15:10

BlackRock Moves 2,200 BTC and 2,417 ETH to Coinbase

BlackRock transferred 2,200 BTC and 2,417 ETH — about $153 million combined — to Coinbase as ETF inflows remain strong and regulatory filings progress. The move highlights continued institutional positioning ahead of potential product rollouts.

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Published at 2026-03-09 17:45:24

MicroStrategy’s 101st Bitcoin Purchase Signals Corporate Treasuries Are Here to Stay

MicroStrategy completed its 101st Bitcoin acquisition, highlighting a broader trend of companies treating BTC as a deliberate treasury reserve rather than a speculative trade. Growing corporate demand could quietly reshape supply dynamics and investor expectations for Bitcoin.

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Published at 2026-03-09 17:15:26

MicroStrategy Buys 17,994 BTC, Now Holds 3.4% of Bitcoin Supply

MicroStrategy purchased 17,994 BTC for about $1.28 billion between March 2–8, bringing its holdings to roughly 3.4% of circulating Bitcoin; MSTR closed Monday at $133.53 (down 4.49%) and was $133.85 in pre-market trading.

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Published at 2026-03-09 13:45:16

Coinbase Launches Regulated Crypto Futures Across 26 European Countries

Coinbase Advanced has rolled out regulated Bitcoin, Solana, and equity index futures to traders in 26 European countries, effective March 9, 2026. The launch expands access to cleared, exchange-listed derivatives on Coinbase's European platform.