Why US-regulated Bitcoin perpetuals could change crypto trading

US-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures could give retail and institutional traders new ways to access crypto derivatives.

How Bitcoin perps are entering regulated US markets

For years, Bitcoin perpetual futures have ranked among the most important products in crypto trading. They account for a large share of global crypto derivatives activity and are widely used by traders seeking leverage, hedging tools and short-term exposure to market moves.

Despite their popularity, perpetual futures have mostly operated outside regulated US markets. Most trading has taken place on offshore platforms. This left many American traders and institutions with limited choices: Avoid true perps, use offshore venues where permitted or turn to imperfect regulated alternatives.

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