Bullish for Bitcoin
CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
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Steady attention in Bitcoin coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bullish argument: The CFTC's approval of Bitcoin-backed perpetual futures signals a regulatory shift towards allowing regulated crypto derivatives.
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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CoinGape · Published 18 Sep 2026
Why are Crypto Prices Surging? BTC Hits $80k
In coverage record: 19 Sep 2026
“Clearer federal oversight could support sector companies by reducing uncertainty surrounding trading, compliance, and market supervision.”
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CoinGape · Published 18 Sep 2026
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Calls CLARITY Act Failure a Speed Bump, Not a Roadblock
In coverage record: 19 Sep 2026
“SEC Chair Paul Atkins has said the SEC is "ready, willing, and able" to write rules on everything the CLARITY Act would have covered.”
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Crypto News · Published 11 Sep 2026
Kalshi plans 24/7 Tesla, Apple and Nvidia perps
In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026
“The CFTC approved Kalshi's BTCPERP contract on May 29 after the company submitted it for review one day earlier. The contract gave eligible U.S. traders regulated access to leveraged Bitcoin exposure without an expiration date.”
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Decrypt · Published 3 Sep 2026
CFTC Asks Judge to Dismiss CME Lawsuit Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
In coverage record: 4 Sep 2026
“On May 29, the CFTC approved Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual contract, bringing a product most commonly traded on offshore crypto platforms into the regulated U.S. market.”
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Crypto Breaking News · Published 2 Sep 2026
Coinbase Expands Canada Crypto Futures With Up To 10x Leverage
In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026
“The expansion follows growing demand for regulated derivatives products across digital asset markets. Coinbase reports that global crypto derivatives volume has reached about 4.4 times spot trading volume.”
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Crypto Breaking News · Published 12 Jun 2026
Kraken June 2026 Updates: Bitcoin Vault, Prop, and Payments
In coverage record: 13 Jun 2026
“Spot margin and trading availability for US users...Kraken also said it is set to launch what it describes as its first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders.”
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TechBullion · Published 8 Jun 2026
Could the Top 3 Cryptos to Buy Now Include a Presale That BTC and ETH Holders Are Entering
In coverage record: 9 Jun 2026
“The CFTC just approved the first regulated perpetual futures on a US exchange, a signal that crypto access is expanding even while prices fall.”
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Crypto News · Published 2 Jun 2026
Kalshi eyes XRP, Solana and Dogecoin perps after Bitcoin approval
In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026
“Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual futures contract recently received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.”
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CoinGape · Published 2 Jun 2026
Kalshi Files for XRP, XLM, SOL, SHIB, HBAR, DOGE, & 6 Other Altcoins Perp Futures
In coverage record: 3 Jun 2026
“The platform listing several contracts tied to altcoins highlights Kalshi’s deeper push into the crypto industry amid pro-crypto regulatory developments.”
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TechBullion · Published 1 Jun 2026
Cryptocurrency News Signals a Market Ready to Move as Pepeto Wallets Load Up
In coverage record: 2 Jun 2026
“The cryptocurrency news sent a clear signal: the infrastructure for serious capital to enter digital assets is growing fast.”
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Decrypt · Published 1 Jun 2026
Kalshi Eyes Perpetual Futures for XRP, Solana, Dogecoin-And These Altcoins
In coverage record: 2 Jun 2026
“Kalshi moved swiftly to lock down an emerging market for perpetual futures in the U.S. on Monday, filing to certify a menu of offerings tied to crypto’s leading altcoins.”
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TechBullion · Published 1 Jun 2026
Best Crypto to Invest In? Pepeto Gains as Bitcoin Perps Win Approval
In coverage record: 2 Jun 2026
“The CFTC just approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures in America, opening a new onshore path for institutional derivatives capital.”
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TechBullion · Published 31 May 2026
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Whales Eye Pepeto as XRP and SOL Stage a Recovery
In coverage record: 1 Jun 2026
“The bitcoin price prediction for the rest of 2026 depends on whether regulated derivatives can reverse the capital drain pressing on the market since mid-May.”
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Crypto Breaking News · Published 31 May 2026
Kraken to Offer Regulated Perpetual Futures as Rivals Move Fast
In coverage record: 1 Jun 2026
“The central takeaway from the latest developments is that US-regulated perpetual futures trading for crypto assets is transitioning from offshore corridors to domestic venues.”
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TechBullion · Published 30 May 2026
Next 100x Crypto: Bitcoin Futures Win US Approval as Pepeto Crosses $10M
In coverage record: 31 May 2026
“The CFTC just approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract in the United States, confirming that institutional capital is heading toward crypto at speed.”
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TechBullion · Published 30 May 2026
Top 3 Cryptos to Buy Now That Could Outperform Bitcoin and Solana
In coverage record: 31 May 2026
“The CFTC approved Kalshi to list Bitcoin perpetual futures on May 29, making it the first regulated US venue for the product, according to CoinDesk. Perpetual futures make up over 70% of centralized crypto trading volume globally, and bringing them onshore could pull billions from offshore venues.”
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Crypto News · Published 29 May 2026
Breaking: CFTC approves first Bitcoin Perpetual Futures on regulated U.S. exchange
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has greenlit the nation’s first bitcoin perpetual futures contract on a regulated exchange, marking a watershed moment for domestic crypto derivatives trading.”
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Bitcoin Magazine · Published 29 May 2026
CFTC Cracks Open U.S. Market For Bitcoin And Crypto Perpetual Futures
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“This morning, the CFTC took historic action to permit the listing of a true bitcoin perpetual contract by a CFTC‑registered exchange, charting a path for one of the most liquid segments of the crypto asset markets to exist within the US regulatory framework.”
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Crypto Breaking News · Published 29 May 2026
CFTC Endorses Crypto Perpetual Contracts, Sets 24/7 Trading Guidance
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is charting a more explicit path for crypto derivatives, approving a Bitcoin-backed perpetual futures product on Kalshi’s prediction-market platform.”
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