Bitcoin futures launch on CBOE

The highly anticipated launch of Bitcoin futures on the CBOE exchange was as fortuitous as one could expect in the world of cryptocurrencies, as the trading platform crashed in the first hour of being open.

Having scoffed at cryptocurrency exchanges struggling to meet the massive influx of people trying to enter the market over the past two weeks, mainstream financial institutions caught a glimpse of the behemoth that Bitcoin has become.

Nevertheless, Bitcoin futures have officially been launched and their reality has seen the market react positively.

Social media platforms were understandably busy - and people from all walks of life were giving their two cents worth in reaction to the newly launch futures.