Solana, XRP & Spot-Quoted Futures: A New Era of Crypto Futures at CME

Russell Recon 2025: Managing Volatility and Risk with Futures

In this episode of the Futures Radio Show, Anthony Crudele is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto from FTSE Russell and Paul Woolman from CME Group to discuss the 2025 Russell Reconstitution. They explain how companies are added or removed from the Russell 1000 and 2000 indexes, the importance of the $4.6 billion market cap threshold, and […]

Inside the Russell Reconstitution: Getting Tactical on Volatility, Options and Trading Opportunities

In this episode, we go inside the Russell Reconstitution, one of the most significant events in the equity markets, with insights from Catherine Yoshimoto of FTSE Russell and Rick Rosenthal of Cboe. The conversation explores the mechanics behind the Russell 1000 and Russell 2000, the impact of volatility, and how traders—both institutional and retail—can leverage […]

Solana, XRP & Spot-Quoted Futures: A New Era of Crypto Futures at CME

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is expanding its crypto offerings with spot-quoted futures, now including Solana (SOL) and XRP. In this video, we explain what spot-quoted crypto futures are, how they differ from traditional futures, and why this is a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption. Learn more about Cryptocurrency futures and options: https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies.html Learn […]

Micro Nikkei Futures: A New Opportunity for Traders

➖In this episode, we dive into the exciting launch of CME Group’s Micro Nikkei Futures. Guest Paul discusses the growing interest in trading the Asia session, the unique appeal of the Nikkei 225 index, and how this micro product opens doors for both retail and institutional traders. Learn about the contract’s early success, with significant […]

Building Success as a Full-Time Trader

➖In this episode of Futures Radio Show,Anthony sits down with John Moser to discuss key trading strategies, focusing on the importance of avoiding recency bias, leveraging historical data, and staying objective in volatile markets. They cover psychological and technical aspects of trading, balancing emotions, and the value of discipline, while sharing insights on market cycles, […]