Kalshi Eyes Crypto Perpetual Futures Expansion: Report
Prediction market Kalshi reportedly plans to expand its regulated US offerings by launching cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts.Summary
Kalshi, a US-based prediction market exchange regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is reportedly planning to enter the cryptocurrency derivatives space. According to a report by The Information, the company intends to launch perpetual futures on assets like Bitcoin. Unlike traditional futures, these perpetual contracts do not have an expiration date and allow for continuous leveraged exposure. This move represents a significant strategic shift for Kalshi, moving beyond its core event-based binary contracts to compete in the broader financial derivatives market. The initiative positions Kalshi as a regulated domestic alternative to offshore crypto derivatives platforms, potentially attracting both retail and institutional interest as US regulators continue to evaluate the integration of these products into onshore markets.
(Source：Cointelegraph)