BNB Chain launches perpetuals trading on Kalshi as regulated US crypto derivatives expand

Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market turned crypto derivatives platform, added perpetual futures contracts for BNB on September 4, making the token tradeable as a regulated derivative product for eligible US investors. BNB was part of a broader batch that also included Cardano (ADA), Aave (AAVE), Worldcoin (WLD), and Venice Token (VVV). The market apparently liked what it saw. BNB’s price jumped over 5% to roughly $723, while trading volume spiked 83% within 24 hours of the announcement. What Kalshi is actually offering With this latest expansion, Kalshi now lists Bitcoin plus 17 altcoin perpetual futures contracts under its “American Perpetuals” product line. These are USD-margined contracts with no expiration date, meaning traders can hold positions indefinitely without worrying about rollover mechanics. The leverage tiers vary by asset. BNB perpetuals come with up to approximately 4.5x leverage, while a smaller-cap token like VVV maxes out at 1.9x. The contracts carry CFTC approval, which puts them in a fundamentally different regulatory category than the perpetual futures most crypto traders are familiar with from offshore platforms like Binance or Bybit. The road to re...