CFTC Approves Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures
Published: May 29, 2026By Rohmeo AI
What you should know
- The CFTC approved KalshiEX's BTCPERP as the first Bitcoin perpetual futures on a US-regulated DCM.
- A new policy statement clarifies case-by-case review for perpetual contracts under Regulation 40.3.
- Coinbase/Deribit received relief allowing US institutions access to global crypto perps via regulated platforms.
- Perpetuals can be treated as foreign futures with conditions for margin using crypto assets.
- This brings ~80% of global crypto volume onshore with clearer regulatory paths.
US Regulators Advance Crypto Perpetual Futures
Today the CFTC took major steps enabling regulated perpetual futures on crypto. Key developments include approval of KalshiEX's BTCPERP contract, policy clarifications, and relief for Coinbase/Deribit. Read the full post here: