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CFTC Approves Trading of Stock Perpetual Futures

CFTC Approves Trading of Stock Perpetual Futures

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ThreatCluster •November 3, 2026 at 22:46 UTC
  • •CFTC approved perpetual futures for individual stocks on November 3, 2026.
  • •This approval allows U.S. traders to access these products under regulatory protections.
  • •The move follows regulatory filings from major exchanges seeking to offer perpetual futures.

On November 3, 2026, the CFTC announced the approval of perpetual futures contracts on individual equity securities for trading on U.S. exchanges. This marks the first time such contracts can be traded in regulated markets, expanding a product previously limited to cryptocurrency. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig emphasized that this move allows U.S. traders to access these financial instruments under regulatory safeguards, rather than relying on unregulated offshore venues. The approval follows a series of regulatory filings from companies like Coinbase and Kraken to offer these products. However, the CFTC's decision faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit from CME Group regarding the classification of these contracts. The specific exchanges that will offer these contracts and the timeline for trading commencement have not yet been disclosed.

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2026-11-03
CFTC approves stock perpetual futures trading
The CFTC announced that perpetual futures contracts on individual equity securities can begin trading on U.S. exchanges for the first time.
Cointelegraph
2026-11-03
Selig's statement on perpetual futures
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig released a statement highlighting the significance of the approval for U.S. market participants.
CFTC.gov
2026-11-03
CFTC Press Release on Equity Perps
The CFTC issued a press release detailing the approval and implications of trading perpetual futures on equity securities.
CFTC.gov

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Common questions

What are perpetual futures?
Perpetual futures are contracts that allow traders to speculate on the price of an asset without owning it, with no expiration date.
Who will offer these contracts?
The specific exchanges that will offer perpetual futures have not yet been disclosed by the CFTC.
What legal challenges does the CFTC face?
The CFTC is facing a lawsuit from CME Group regarding the classification of these contracts as futures versus swaps.