Kraken expects to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures trading for US institutions within 30 days. The move follows CFTC approval of such contracts for institutional participants.
Kraken said it plans to offer BTC perpetual futures contracts to US institutions. The exchange stated it expects the launch to occur within 30 days of the CFTC approval for institutional trading in these products.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first US-regulated bitcoin perpetual futures contract on Friday. KalshiEX LLC received permission to list BTCPERP, a cash-settled contract with no expiration date. The agency also issued guidance allowing Coinbase Financial Markets to route US customers to certain Deribit products.
Kalshi has secured formal approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to offer perpetual futures on several altcoins in the United States. The move positions the platform to expand into an emerging market for crypto derivatives. Hyperliquid also saw significant trading activity following the regulatory development.
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CME Group and ICE are pressing U.S. regulators to restrict Hyperliquid's offshore perpetual contracts tied to oil prices. The effort comes amid traditional exchanges' push into continuous trading, including CME's planned round-the-clock crypto futures launch.
Arthur Hayes has cautioned that Hyperliquid faces risks to its market position in perpetual futures trading. The warning centers on the protocol's use of trading fees for token burns.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a memorandum of understanding on March 11, 2026, to enhance coordination on crypto and derivatives oversight. The agreement aims to reduce regulatory overlaps that have driven activity overseas. SEC Chair Paul Atkins acknowledged that past turf wars contributed to the challenges faced by U.S. crypto firms.