Kalshi adds 5 crypto perpetuals for U.S. traders

Kalshi expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup on Sept. 4 by launching perpetual contracts linked to BNB, Cardano, Worldcoin, Aave and Venice Token for eligible U.S. traders. Summary Kalshi added perpetual contracts tied to BNB, ADA, WLD, AAVE and VVV for U.S. trading. The contracts use U.S. dollar margin, have no expiration and permit long or short positions. Maximum leverage varies by product, reaching 4.5 times for BNB and 1.9 times for VVV. Kalshi now offers Bitcoin and seventeen altcoin perpetuals, according to its current product listings online. The CFTC filing process does not necessarily represent an affirmative commission vote approving each contract. The contracts are margined and settled in U.S. dollars. They allow traders to take long or short positions without a fixed expiration date. Maximum leverage differs by asset, with approximately 4.5 times available for BNB and 1.9 times for Venice Token, according to the platform’s product information. The additions bring Kalshi’s lineup to Bitcoin and 17 altcoin perpetual contracts. Existing markets include Ether, XRP, Solana, Hyperliquid and Zcash. Kalshi crypto perpetuals expand to five more assets The five addition...