Cointelegraph·6h ago·positive

CBOE explores converting Bitcoin and Ether futures into perpetual contracts

CBOE is considering converting its Bitcoin and Ether continuous futures into perpetual futures, following the CFTC's approval of perp products for Kalshi and a regulatory pathway for US exchanges.

CBOE global head of derivatives confirmed the exchange is exploring the conversion
Kalshi's crypto perpetual futures generated over $8.5 billion in volume within weeks of launch
CME has sued the CFTC over the perp approvals, alleging competitive injury
Coinbase also launched perpetual futures tied to stock indexes this month
DeFi exchanges processed $663 billion in perpetual volume over the past 30 days

exchangeregulationImpact 7/10

Why our editor rated this positive

A major traditional exchange embracing crypto perpetual futures signals growing institutional acceptance and regulatory clarity for crypto derivatives in the US.

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