CFTC approves equity perpetual futures for U.S. exchanges
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by Bitcoin Magazine ·
The CFTC said perpetual futures on individual stocks can now trade on U.S.-regulated exchanges for the first time. The agency described them as “Equity Perps” under its security futures framework, but did not name any exchange, contract or launch date.
Key points
- Stock perpetual futures may list on exchanges registered with the CFTC and noticed to the SEC.
- The CFTC said the products fall under Regulation 40.3 as security futures products.
- No exchange, contract name or launch timeline was disclosed.
- The move extends a structure long used in crypto derivatives into equities.
- The agency framed the decision as a way to reduce reliance on offshore venues.
Why it matters
This brings a crypto-style derivatives product into a U.S. regulatory framework for the first time in equities. It could broaden access to perpetual-style trading while placing the contracts under margin, clearing and surveillance rules from two federal agencies.
Original headline: “CFTC Opens U.S. Stock Market to Equity Perpetual Futures”
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