Kalshi Plans Regulated Perpetual Futures on Major Stocks Including TSLA, NVDA, AAPL
Prediction market platform Kalshi is reportedly seeking approval for the first regulated U.S. perpetual futures tied to major stocks such as Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), and Nvidia (NVDA). The company plans around 60 perpetual contracts or 'perps' focused on large-cap companies with a minimum valuation of $100 billion each. Unlike traditional futures, these perps do not expire and offer leveraged exposure available 24/7. This initiative builds upon Kalshi's recent expansion into regulated crypto perpetuals after the CFTC approved its Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual future in May. The launch follows a surge in offshore single-stock perpetual trading volumes. However, launching these products involves dual regulatory oversight from both the SEC and CFTC due to their nature as securities futures. Critics warn that high leverage could lead to significant losses for individual investors. Meanwhile, Kalshi argues its offerings are comparable to traditional futures but less risky than many offshore alternatives.
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