Kalshi adds perpetual futures for U.S. traders following thumbs-up from key regulator
Kalshi has become the first U.S. exchange to receive regulatory approval for offering perpetual futures contracts, a type of derivative popular in crypto trading. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), under Chairman Mike Selig, greenlit the listing of Bitcoin perpetual futures, marking a significant step for U.S. traders accessing this market. These contracts, which lack an expiry date and allow for high leverage, saw $86 trillion in volume globally last year, with platforms like Hyperliquid gaining traction among commodity traders. AI
IMPACT This regulatory approval for perpetual futures could influence how AI-driven trading strategies are developed and deployed in new markets.