Singapore Exchange Plans to Launch Bitcoin Futures in Second Half of 2025

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to launch open-ended Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts in the second half of 2025.

Product aimed at institutional and professional investors only, excluding retail traders.
Response to increasing demand for regulated crypto investment options from hedge funds and asset managers.
Launch contingent on regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Institutional Adoption

SGX's initiative aligns with Singapore's strategy to be a leader in digital asset regulation.
US-based EDX Markets will also introduce crypto futures trading in Singapore.
Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange is seeking approval to list Bitcoin futures.
WisdomTree reports that BTC portfolios outperform traditional investments.
Bitwise forecasts higher US Bitcoin ETF inflows in 2025 compared to $33.6 billion in 2024.
Spain's BBVA received approval for Bitcoin trading and custody services, enhancing regional crypto legitimacy.

Current BTC price is $82,603.86, down 2% in the last 24 hours.
Analyst Ali Martinez predicts potential rally to $128,000 if BTC reclaims $84,000 as support.
BTC is trading below the 200-day moving average; key threshold at $79,820 monitored for rebound signals.