Kraken has become one of the first major exchanges to offer CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts to eligible U.S. traders, a product class that has historically been restricted to offshore platforms. The launch is powered by Bitnomial, a regulated derivatives exchange that Kraken acquired to enable compliance with U.S. commodity law. Perpetual futures are the most widely traded crypto derivatives globally, allowing traders to speculate on price movements without an expiry date. By bringing them under CFTC oversight, Kraken positions itself ahead of potential regulatory tightening while opening access to a sophisticated trading instrument for domestic users. The move signals growing institutional appetite for compliant crypto derivatives infrastructure as U.S. regulators take a more defined stance on digital asset markets.
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