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sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are exploring trading methods based on the cost of computing power, including futures contracts linked to GPU rental prices. As one of the scarcest resources amid the AI boom, related futures for GPUs are expected to be listed on exchanges later this year.Industry insiders stated that this move reflects how the influx of hundreds of billions of dollars into data centers and the chip sector is reshaping the financial market landscape. For banks financing the construction of AI infrastructure, such innovative instruments could become a new means of risk management. (The Information)
According to Bloomberg, cryptocurrency hedge funds are extending their trading activities into traditional commodities and stock indices. Previously, these funds operated in the cryptocurrency markets—long overlooked by Wall Street—trading tokens on 24/7, clearinghouse-free, and unregulated platforms. Now, traditional assets such as crude oil, copper, and the Nasdaq-100 Index are increasingly appearing on these platforms, signaling that cryptocurrency trading infrastructure is penetrating mainstream financial assets.