Exclusive | Kalshi Looks to Expand a Rapidly Growing Universe of Risky Trading
Kalshi launched round-the-clock perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform now seeks further regulatory permission to offer single stock perpetual futures for companies including Tesla and Nvidia. This expansion pushes the firm deeper into a rapidly growing universe of risky trading assets. Wall Street is currently engaged in a broader fight over who should regulate these financial products as digital and traditional asset boundaries blur.
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- ✓ Kalshi launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetuals following CFTC approval.
- ✓ Kalshi wants to offer 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perpetual futures.
- ✓ Kalshi is seeking regulatory nods to expand into US stock and commodity markets with single stock perpetual futures.
What changed
Kalshi launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetuals after securing CFTC approval and filed for single stock perpetual futures.
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Kalshi Expands Into Risky Trading With 24/7 Gold and Silver Perpetuals
Kalshi launched round-the-clock perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform now seeks further regulatory permission to offer single stock perpetual futures for companies including Tesla and Nvidia. This expansion pushes the firm deeper into a rapidly growing universe of risky trading assets. Wall Street is currently engaged in a broader fight over who should regulate these financial products as digital and traditional asset boundaries blur.
Why it matters
The rollout of round-the-clock precious metal perpetual contracts marks a major push into mainstream commodity markets. Wall Street regulators are clashing over jurisdiction for these novel derivatives. The outcome of these regulatory fights will shape how retail and institutional investors access continuous leverage on equities and commodities.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetuals following CFTC approval.
- Kalshi wants to offer 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perpetual futures.
- Kalshi is seeking regulatory nods to expand into US stock and commodity markets with single stock perpetual futures.
What to watch next
- Decisions by regulators regarding Kalshi applications for single stock perpetual futures
- Further developments in the Wall Street jurisdictional fight over who regulates perpetual futures
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- leaprate.com — Kalshi Launches 24/7 Gold and Silver Perpetuals in the US
- CoinDesk — Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them
- Kalshi News — 24/7 Gold & Silver Perpetuals Are Here
- Bloomberg.com — Kalshi Moves to Expand Into US Stock and Commodity Markets
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