Kraken Files For CFTC-Regulated U.S. Perpetual Futures Product

Kraken parent Payward has filed to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders through Bitnomial, the Designated Contract Market acquired by the company. The proposed products would cover BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA perpetual derivatives, according to Kraken’s announcement. The filing marks an important step because perpetual futures are one of crypto’s most heavily traded instruments globally, but U.S. access has historically been far more constrained. This does not mean trading is live today. The launch remains subject to a 30-day regulatory self-certification review process. That is the key caveat. For more details, visit the official Blog platform. TL;DR Kraken parent Payward filed for CFTC-regulated U.S. perpetual futures. The products would be listed through Bitnomial. Trading is not live yet and remains subject to regulatory review. Why Perpetual Futures Matter Perpetual futures are central to crypto trading. Unlike traditional futures, they do not expire on a fixed date. Traders use them for leverage, hedging, market-making, directional exposure, and basis strategies. In global crypto markets, perpetuals often dominate derivatives volume. The U.S. mark...