Why Oracles Matter as Regulated Perps Grow
The post Why Oracles Matter as Regulated Perps Grow appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Perpetual futures are spilling from crypto-only venues into regulated and hybrid markets — and price oracles are moving from a technical detail to a market-structure pillar. If you trade, build, or underwrite risk on perps, the integrity of your index and funding inputs now sits on the same shelf as custody and margin. This piece breaks down why oracles matter more as perps expand, how Chainlink is aligning with regulated demands, and what to verify before you trust a venue’s feeds. Expect a practical lens: standards, failure modes, and checklists you can actually use. We also connect the dots from recent headlines — from the CFTC’s greenlight for a cash-settled BTCPERP to migration waves into Chainlink’s cross-chain rail — to the day-to-day choices that affect slippage, liquidations, and compliance. Quick Answer Editor’s note: The CFTC’s approval of Kalshi’s BTCPERP put a spotlight on 24/7 bench