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Worth noting Market event Tue, Nov 3 1 min read
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates U.S. futures markets, has reportedly approved perpetual futures tied to individual stocks. The clearance opens the way for these contracts to trade for the first time on CFTC-registered exchanges.[1]
Perpetual futures have no fixed expiration date and give traders exposure to an underlying asset’s price movements. The product originated in crypto trading and has grown rapidly on offshore venues; this clearance expands its route into regulated U.S. markets.[2][1] The supplied reports do not specify launch dates or detailed contract terms.[2][1]
Clearance lets registered U.S. exchanges develop stock perpetual products and compete for traders seeking exposure to share-price movements. If products launch and attract activity, exchanges and platforms providing access could earn transaction fees; the revenue opportunity depends on trading volume and pricing.[1]
Offshore venues offering similar products could face new competition. If traders choose regulated U.S. exchanges, some orders and fee revenue could follow them, though the coverage does not establish that such a shift has occurred.[2][1]
Exchanges can compete to introduce stock perpetual futures, while platforms providing access could broaden their offerings. Attracting trading volume would create fee opportunities, but clearance alone does not establish higher revenue.[1]
Venues offering similar products may need to compete with regulated U.S. exchanges on fees, products and trading experience. Their fee revenue could come under pressure if customers move activity, though customer losses are not established.[2][1]