Kalshi Plans To Offer U.S. Stock And Commodities Perpetual Futures Trading
Prediction market platform Kalshi is seeking regulatory approval to offer perpetual futures contracts linked to major U.S. stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, as well as agriculture commodities such as corn and wheat. These leveraged contracts allow traders to speculate on price movements without an expiration date and are becoming increasingly popular among retail investors. Kalshi has approached the CFTC and SEC for joint regulation of its new product offerings. The company is also expanding into crude oil-linked perpetual futures after previously focusing on crypto-related perps, which typically trade 24/7 but will initially be limited to 23 hours a day for stock contracts. The move signals Kalshi's broader strategy to enter traditional financial markets and diversify beyond its roots in prediction trading. However, regulators have raised concerns about the risks associated with leveraged perpetual futures.
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