CFTC approves first equity perpetual futures on U.S. regulated exchanges
Image: U.TodayThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the first listing of equity perpetual futures contracts on U.S. exchanges that have both CFTC and SEC approval. The contracts are classified as security futures and extend the perpetual futures market from crypto to traditional stocks. The move follows earlier approval of Bitcoin perpetuals and aims to keep investors on regulated platforms. ICE, the NYSE parent, plans to integrate Hyperliquid technology for these products.
Key points
- The CFTC approved the first equity perpetual futures contracts on registered U.S. exchanges.
- The contracts will trade on exchanges approved by both the CFTC and SEC as security futures.
- The approval builds on earlier U.S. approval of crypto perpetual contracts.
- ICE, the NYSE parent, announced plans to integrate Hyperliquid technology for equity perps.
Why it matters
Regulated equity perpetuals give U.S. investors access to stock‑linked derivatives without using offshore venues, potentially expanding market participation and linking DeFi infrastructure to traditional finance.
What's unclear
Launch dates for equity perpetual contracts on individual exchanges have not been disclosed.
The impact of the approval on overall trading volume and liquidity remains uncertain.
Price context · HYPE
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$86.85
Now
$86.35
Change since
−0.58%
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Coverage timeline
- First reported by CoinGape
- Also reported by U.Today
- CryptoVideos brief published
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