# Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Digital assets or cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), are the underlying asset for some US futures. It's worth noting that the underlying spot cryptocurrency markets are not generally regulated in the same way like US futures exchanges are, and this asset class carries higher risks and volatility. \ \ Architect Financial Derivatives LLC IS A MEMBER OF NFA AND IS SUBJECT TO NFA'S REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AND EXAMINATIONS. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NFA DOES NOT HAVE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OVER UNDERLYING OR SPOT VIRTUAL CURRENCY PRODUCTS OR TRANSACTIONS OR VIRTUAL CURRENCY EXCHANGES, CUSTODIANS OR MARKETS.\ \ See additional notices about Virtual Currency from the [CFTC ](https://www.cftc.gov/LearnAndProtect/AdvisoriesAndArticles/understand_risks_of_virtual_currency.html)and [NFA](https://www.nfa.futures.org/members/ib/regulatory-obligations/virtual-currency.html). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.architect.co/user-guide/futures-101/bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.