WS #16799
The CFTC has approved the trading of equity perpetual futures on registered exchanges, a move that extends crypto-native derivatives to traditional stock markets. This structural change could increase leverage and volatility in equity markets over the long term. While not an immediate market mover, it signals a regulatory shift towards more complex, 24/7 trading instruments for traditional assets.
CFTC Equity Perpetual Futures
The CFTC has approved the trading of equity perpetual futures on registered exchanges, a move that extends crypto-native derivatives to traditional stock markets. This structural change could increase leverage and volatility in equity markets over the long term. While not an immediate market mover, it signals a regulatory shift towards more complex, 24/7 trading instruments for traditional assets.