Perpetual Futures Derivatives Expand Beyond Crypto with Kalshi
The post Perpetual Futures Derivatives Expand Beyond Crypto with Kalshi appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A prediction markets startup is now pressing into some of the most heavily traded corners of global finance — and the established players are not happy about it. Kalshi, which launched the United States’ first regulated perpetual futures derivatives contracts in May after receiving CFTC approval, is now in advanced talks with regulators to bring those same never-expiring instruments to metals, foreign exchange, and energy markets. Key takeaways Kalshi launched the US’s first regulated crypto perpetual futures in May following CFTC approval, generating $16.1 billion in trading volume since launch. The company is in advanced discussions with the CFTC to expand perpetual futures to metals including gold, foreign exchange, and energy commodities. Perpetual futures allow traders to hold positions indefinitely and use leverage of up to 50 times the contract value. CME has sued the CFT