Cointelegraph·14h ago·positive

Kraken launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders

Kraken launched perpetual futures for US users through its CFTC-regulated Bitnomial exchange, offering contracts on BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and more, as US exchanges race to bring crypto derivatives onshore.

Perpetual futures are available through Kraken Pro for eligible US users via the Bitnomial exchange
Contracts cover Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and other major cryptocurrencies
Perpetual futures generated over $60 trillion in global trading volume in 2025, mostly on offshore platforms
The launch follows CFTC approval of Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures and a no-action position for Coinbase
Kraken acquired Bitnomial in April and added CME-listed crypto futures in July 2025

exchangeregulationImpact 7/10

Why our editor rated this positive

Bringing perpetual futures onshore under CFTC regulation is a major step for US crypto market maturity. It gives traders regulated access to the most popular derivative product, reducing reliance on offshore platforms.

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Last updated 16 Jun 2026

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