CFTC to Introduce Onshore Perpetual Futures Trading in the US
- The CFTC plans to launch perpetual futures trading in the US within a month, marking a regulatory shift for crypto derivatives.
- Perpetual futures allow positions without expiration, using funding rates to align prices with underlying assets.
- These instruments have been prevalent offshore but lacked clear regulation domestically.
- CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced this initiative at a Milken Institute event in Washington.
- Selig and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins launched Project Crypto in January 2026 to harmonize oversight and encourage compliant trading.
- Regulators plan to impose leverage caps and transparency requirements on platforms like Binance and Bybit.
The CFTC is set to introduce perpetual futures trading within the US, aiming for compliance and reducing risks associated with offshore platforms. This move could position domestic markets as viable alternatives to unregulated exchanges.
Source (3.2)https://cryptobriefing.com/selig-perpetual-futures-next-month/?rand=59535
