Kraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshore
Kraken has launched U.S. perpetual futures contracts through its regulated Bitnomial exchange. This move allows American traders to access leveraged crypto derivatives that were previously dominated by offshore platforms.
Why it matters
It marks a significant shift in U.S. crypto regulation, signaling that federal agencies are increasingly comfortable with complex derivatives on domestic, regulated platforms.
The contracts are available through Kraken Pro and are listed on Bitnomial, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange acquired earlier this year by Kraken s parent company, Payward. Traders can access the products alongside spot trading, margin trading and CME-listed crypto futures through a single interface, the company said in a blog post Monday.
The article reports on market developments and regulatory shifts without taking a stance on the risks or benefits of crypto derivatives.
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