Kraken is planning to launch perpetual futures contracts regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, expanding access to derivatives trading for American cryptocurrency traders.
The offering will operate under CFTC oversight, positioning Kraken to serve US-based traders seeking leveraged exposure to crypto assets through a regulated derivatives product. Perpetual futures allow traders to maintain long or short positions without expiration dates, a feature popular in crypto trading but historically unavailable to US retail participants through regulated venues.
Kraken did not disclose a launch timeline, product specifications, or details on regulatory approval status. The exchange also did not name executives or provide statements regarding the initiative.
