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CFTC Greenlights Perpetual Futures on U.S. Stocks
Publication: Bankless News, Research and Analysis
Author: William M. Peaster
Source published: 03/11/2026, 17:40:49 UTC
Briefing created: 04/11/2026, 10:35:35 UTC
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Briefings
The CFTC approved a new perpetual futures trading mechanism for U.S. stocks, allowing exchanges to operate onshore with restricted trading hours and significantly lower leverage compared to offshore counterparts. This regulatory shift enables domestic exchanges to offer real-time stock derivatives while maintaining stricter safety controls.
Key points
- The CFTC approved a new perpetual futures trading mechanism for U.S. stocks, allowing exchanges to operate onshore with restricted trading hours and significantly lower leverage compared to offshore counterparts.
- Kalshi, Coinbase, and Bitnomial already have filings in, though the onshore version comes with set trading hours and far less leverage than offshore perps.
Context
The CFTC's approval of onshore perpetual futures for U.S. stocks marks a significant regulatory shift, enabling domestic exchanges to offer real-time stock derivatives while maintaining stricter safety controls compared to offshore markets.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating that Kalshi, Coinbase, and Bitnomial already have filings for the onshore version. Specific trading hours, leverage ratios, and approval dates are not provided in the source evidence.
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