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Kalshi gets US approval for perpetual futures, starting with Bitcoin

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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.

RANK_REASON Regulatory approval for a new financial product type in the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Kalshi gets US approval for perpetual futures, starting with Bitcoin

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jack Kubinec ·

    Kalshi adds perpetual futures for U.S. traders following thumbs-up from key regulator

    The $86 trillion perps market is finally coming onshore.

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