Kraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshore

MarketsKraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshorePerpetual futures generated more than $60 trillion in volume last year, according to the crypto exchange, largely outside the U.S.By Helene Braun, AI Boost|Edited by Sheldon Reback Jun 15, 2026, 2:07 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on SummaryShowKraken began offering CFTC-regulated perpetual futures to U.S. customers through Kraken Pro, bringing a key crypto derivatives product into the world's largest economy.The move follows recent guidance that cleared the way for regulated platforms to list perps and follows Kraken's purchase of Bitnomial and other futures infrastructure.Kraken’s perpetual futures initially cover major cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether and solana, with plans to expand the range of contracts and collateral options over time.Kraken began offering regulated perpetual futures to U.S. customers, marking a significant step in bringing one of crypto's most popular trading products into the country after years of activity concentrated on offshore venues.The contracts are available through Kraken Pro and are listed on Bitnomial, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange acquired earlier this year by Kraken's parent company, Payward. Traders can access the products alongside spot trading, margin trading and CME-listed crypto futures through a single interface, the company said in a blog post Monday.Perpetual futures, often called "perps," allow traders to take long or short positions on assets such as bitcoin BTC$66,593.15 without owning them and without a contract expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, positions can remain open indefinitely as long as margin requirements are met.The products have become the dominant form of crypto derivatives trading globally. According to Kraken, annual perpetual futures volume surpassed $60 trillion in 2025. Much of …

Kraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshore

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