ISDA Publishes SPS Matrix Version 1.02

On December 19, 2025, ISDA published an updated version (v1.02) of the ISDA Digital Asset Derivative Definitions Settlement Price Source Matrix (‘SPS Matrix”).

The SPS Matrix contains a list of Settlement Price Sources (SPSs) and related terms that parties can reference in over-the-counter derivative contracts. The SPSs contained in the SPS Matrix include Bitcoin and Ether reference assets.

The SPS Matrix has been published in digital format on ISDA’s MyLibrary platform.

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