Crypto
HPC Pushes CFTC to Prioritize Perpetual Contracts Amid Trading Surge
The Hyperliquid Policy Center (HPC) has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), urging regulators to prioritize perpetual contracts in their innovation agenda. This move targets US traders who have been shut out of perpetual contracts, and could steer CFTC policy toward crypto derivatives.
The filing on August 27, 2026 highlights the growing demand for perpetual contracts among US traders. The HPC argues that prioritizing these contracts will drive DeFi/DEX and CEX adoption of perpetual contracts, influencing broader regulation in the space.
The market is already responding to this push, with a significant increase in trading volume. The 24-hour spot volume has surged by 2.46%, reaching $41.18B.