Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures for US Traders

Kraken's parent company, Payward, has filed to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders through Bitnomial, its Designated Contract Market.

The proposed products would cover BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA perpetual derivatives.

Perpetual futures are a key instrument in global crypto markets, used for leverage, hedging, market-making, directional exposure, and basis strategies.

The U.S. market has historically had limited access to regulated perpetual futures, with many products operating offshore.

Kraken's filing marks an important step toward deeper regulated access to this instrument in the U.S.