CFTC Approves Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
The CFTC's approval of Bitcoin-backed perpetual futures signals a regulatory shift towards allowing regulated crypto derivatives.
Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (18 articles). Watching for it to gain traction.
A mix of mainstream and niche sources — coverage is broadening.
"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."
"The CFTC just approved the first regulated perpetual futures on a US exchange, a signal that crypto access is expanding even while prices fall."
"Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual futures contract recently received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission."
"The platform listing several contracts tied to altcoins highlights Kalshi’s deeper push into the crypto industry amid pro-crypto regulatory developments."
"The CFTC just approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures in America, opening a new onshore path for institutional derivatives capital."
"Enabling regulated access to perpetual futures is 'good for BTC holders' and supports the Bitcoin-buying firm’s flagship preferred stock, he said in an X post."
"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."
"The cryptocurrency news sent a clear signal: the infrastructure for serious capital to enter digital assets is growing fast."
"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."
"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."