CF Benchmarks

since 2018
  • 51-200 employees
  • Financial Services

CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks is the leading provider of digital asset benchmarks. Our cryptocurrency indices power a wide range of financial products including derivative contracts, investment funds and structured products from leading financial institutions.

Our indices power CME Group's cash-settled cryptocurrency futures, BlackRock’s Private Bitcoin Trust, and ETF/Ps listed around the globe.

CF Benchmarks Ltd is an authorised benchmark provider under the supervision of by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with all indices in full compliance with UK/EU Benchmark Regulations (BMR).

Expertise

Indices, Benchmarks, Financial market pricing, cryptocurrency indices, and cryptocurrency price data

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Democratizing Institutional-Grade Derivatives through Bitcoin Friday Futures
  • 9 months ago

BFF offers a regulated, cost-efficient alternative to perpetual futures, eliminating funding rates and enhancing market integrity. Built on CF Benchmarks' BRRNY, it bridges institutional and retail...

By CF Benchmarks In Thematic / Megatrends, Private Markets, Hedge Funds, Digital Assets, Commodities, Fixed Income, Sustainability
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Market Recap: Fed Pivot DeFi(es) Historically Weak September
  • 9 months ago

Our market recap offers a concise overview of key blockchain categories and their recent price action within the broader market context, providing valuable insights for investors and industry pract...

By CF Benchmarks In Macro, Thematic / Megatrends
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Suitability Analysis of the CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant as a Basis for Regulated Financial Products
  • 9 months ago

This paper seeks to understand whether these qualities are achieved by CF Benchmarks' CME CF Solana-Dollar Reference Rate - New York Variant (SOLUSD_NY).

By CF Benchmarks
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Market Outlook: Q4 2024
  • 9 months ago

As we approach year-end, digital assets are at a turning point. November’s elections could redefine regulation, while Ethereum's scaling solutions promise to revolutionize finance. Asset tokenizati...

By CF Benchmarks In Portfolio Construction, Digital Assets, Thematic / Megatrends, Macro, Industry
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Suitability Analysis of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate - Asia Pacific Variant as a Basis for Regulated Financial Products
  • 10 months ago

This paper assess whether our regulated CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate – Asia Pacific Variant (ETHUSD_AP) achieves the essential qualities a benchmark requires for it be suitable for use as the...

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CF Benchmarks Quarterly Attribution Reports - September 2024
  • 10 months ago

Thoroughly dissect and comprehend the performance of our flagship portfolio indices at the constituent, category, sub-category, and segment levels during the course of each portfolio rebalance period.

By CF Benchmarks In Indexing / Passive, Portfolio Construction
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Market Recap: Macro Influences Rekindle Market Uncertainty
  • 10 months ago

Our market recap offers a concise overview of key blockchain categories and their recent price action within the broader market context, providing valuable insights for investors and industry pract...

By CF Benchmarks In Macro, Thematic / Megatrends
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Market Recap: Crypto Stabilizes with Robust ETF Demand & Public Policy Spotlight
  • 11 months ago

Our market recap offers a concise overview of key blockchain categories and their recent price action within the broader market context, providing valuable insights for investors and industry pract...

By CF Benchmarks In Digital Assets, Indexing / Passive, Thematic / Megatrends
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Ether: A Strategic Asset for the Decentralized Economy
  • 11 months ago

Ethereum's disruptive smart contract platform is driving innovation and adoption across its decentralized ecosystem. Ether stands to benefit as its native token and is poised to capture value from...

By CF Benchmarks In Thematic / Megatrends, Equities
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