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AI computing power is becoming a tradable asset class as CME launches futures contracts
The exchange is partnering with Silicon Data to introduce two compute futures contracts on Oct. 5, pending regulatory review.
TL;DR
- CME Group is launching futures contracts for AI computing power, creating a new tradable asset class.
- The contracts, in partnership with Silicon Data, will focus on the rental cost of Nvidia's H100 and Blackwell B200 GPUs.
- These futures contracts will provide a benchmark for AI computing capacity prices, allowing for trading and hedging.
- This initiative aims to support the massive AI infrastructure buildout by offering financial tools for investors and AI companies.
- Investors can gain exposure to computing capacity prices without direct investment in hardware or data centers.