Kraken Pro to Launch First CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures in the US Within 30 Days
Kraken plans to launch the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts available to eligible US traders within 30 days on Kraken Pro. The contracts will be listed on Bitnomial Exchange, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market acquired by Kraken’s parent company, and accessed through Kraken Derivatives US, a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant. The initial lineup will cover major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, DOGE, LTC, and AVAX. Users will be able to trade spot, margin, CME-listed futures, and these perpetuals in one platform. Perpetual futures are a major global crypto derivatives product because they offer leveraged exposure without expiration dates. This launch brings a popular product onshore under US regulatory oversight, offering a compliant alternative to offshore trading venues.
