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CF Benchmarks Newsletter Issue 104

CME adds AVAX and SUI futures; Bitwise launches BAVA ETF for AVAX with in-house staking; Amundi lists Bitcoin ETP in Paris, benchmarked to BRR.

Sui Chung
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

12 mins read
Fragile Peace, a Fractured Fed, and a Tentative Bounce

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 practitioners.

Mark Pilipczuk
Mark Pilipczuk

Mark Pilipczuk

6 mins read
Factor Friday - May 1, 2026

Growth snapped its multi-week losing streak, surging to the top of the factor rankings at as the market pulled back to close April. Size held strong, extending its monthly lead. The rotation from value and liquidity into size and growth signals a shift toward small-cap, high-growth assets.

Mark Pilipczuk
Mark Pilipczuk

Mark Pilipczuk

8 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 58: BlackRock's Matt Kunke on the Launch of ETHB and Staking ETF Mechanics

We're stoked to welcome BlackRock's Matt Kunke, CFA — US iShares Digital Assets ETFs Product Strategist — to the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast!

Sui Chung
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

1 mins read
Is It Too Late to Launch New US Bitcoin ETFs?

Less than 18 months since its inception, the US Bitcoin ETF market is worth around $100 billion. We examine whether new entrants and major players waiting in the wings have left it too late.

Sui Chung
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

10 mins read
Changes to the Token Market Price Benchmarks Series - Market Prices – 28 April 2026

The Administrator has confirmed changes to the Token Market Price Family for April.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
Addition of Tron-Dollar, and Zcash-Dollar Settlement Prices and Spot Rate to the CF Digital Asset Index Family

The Administrator announces the addition of Tron-Dollar Settlement Prices, the Tron-Dollar Spot Rate, and Zcash-Dollar Settlement Prices, to the CF Digital Asset Index Family - Single Asset Series.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
Weekly Index Highlights, April, 27, 2026

Crypto extended its rebound for a second straight week, with BTC up 3.6%, and ETH adding 1.7%. Our CF DeFi Composite was the top thematic index gainer at +2.5%. Culture tokens led the CF DACS digital asset universe +6.5%, while BTC and USDT funding curves diverged sharply.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

6 mins read
Amundi Bitcoin ETP (BTCA) Lists on Euronext Paris, Priced by CF Benchmarks

Amundi Bitcoin ETP (Euronext ticker: BTCA) provides exchange-traded exposure to Bitcoin through a physically backed product that references the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate (BRR).

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

2 mins read
Announcement of Consultation on Changes to the CF Dogecoin-Dollar Spot Rate Methodology

The Administrator is launching a consultation on proposed changes to the CF Spot Rate Methodology Guide relating to CF Dogecoin-Dollar Spot Rate (DOGEUSD_RTI).

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

1 mins read
Announcement of Consultation on Changes to the CME CF Real Time Index Methodology

The Administrator is launching a consultation on proposed changes to the CME CF Real Time Index Methodology.

CF Benchmarks
CF Benchmarks

CF Benchmarks

2 mins read
CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 57: Live X Space - Warsh Hearing, Weekend Trading, and a $300M Hack

In the second CF Benchmarks Live X Space, Head of Research Gabe Selby, is joined by Kraken Chief Economist Thomas Perfumo, CF Benchmarks Head of Product Thomas Erdosi, and Research Analyst Mark Pilipczuk, for another packed markets discussion.

Sui Chung
Sui Chung

Sui Chung

1 mins read

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