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CFTC Opens Door for Crypto Perpetual Futures in the US
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cleared a path for regulated perpetual futures contracts in the United States, allowing Kalshi and Coinbase to offer products that have long been central to offshore crypto derivatives trading. Perpetual futures, often called perps, are futures contracts without an expiration date. They allow traders to gain exposure to price movements without owning the underlying asset. In crypto markets, they have become one of the most liquid trading instruments because they support leveraged exposure, continuous trading, and flexible hedging. The CFTC’s action marks a shift in how ... (full story)