Kalshi’s Perps Pivot: Prediction Markets Go Derivatives
The post Kalshi’s Perps Pivot: Prediction Markets Go Derivatives appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US traders who wanted crypto perpetuals typically went offshore, accepting counterparty, legal and access risks. That calculus just changed. With new regulatory actions clearing a path for onshore perps and a major venue pivoting into derivatives, investors now face a practical decision: does a regulated prediction-market exchange offering perpetuals provide safer, comparable, and cost-effective exposure? This guide breaks down what changed, how perpetuals differ from event contracts, and what to check before you allocate risk. Aspect What to Know Regulatory milestone The CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP perpetual futures contract on May 29, 2026, creating a regulated onshore path for crypto perps. Market size signal Perpetuals processed roughly $85.3T in 2025, underscoring why onshore venues are entering the space. Institutional interest Large market-