US CFTC approves Kalshi's 'BTCPERP' Bitcoin perpetual futures

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved a Bitcoin perpetual futures product, "BTCPERP," from Kalshi, a prediction market platform and Designated Contract Market (DCM). The move opens the door for regulated platforms in the United States to legally offer Bitcoin perpetual futures. The CFTC confirmed that Kalshi's contract complies with the core principles of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and has mandated strict regulatory adherence for its operation.