Kalshi launches ‘perps’ for gold and silver following CFTC approval, expanding futures offerings
Prediction market platform Kalshi has expanded its offerings with the launch of gold and silver perpetual futures trading. These new derivatives operate twenty four hours a day, seven days a week and provide leverage of up to fifteen times. Users can access live boards tracking price, twenty four hour volume, open interest, and funding history. The contracts allow precious metals stackers to execute strategies such as a one times short for hedging purposes, while distinct funding rates and liquidation calculations govern each position.
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- ✓ Kalshi launched perpetual futures for gold and silver trading twenty four hours a day with up to fifteen times leverage.
- ✓ The platform provides live boards tracking price, twenty four hour volume, open interest, max leverage, and funding history for its perpetual futures.
What changed
Kalshi launched live perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver featuring round the clock trading and up to fifteen times leverage.
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Kalshi Launches Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures
Prediction market platform Kalshi has expanded its offerings with the launch of gold and silver perpetual futures trading. These new derivatives operate twenty four hours a day, seven days a week and provide leverage of up to fifteen times. Users can access live boards tracking price, twenty four hour volume, open interest, and funding history. The contracts allow precious metals stackers to execute strategies such as a one times short for hedging purposes, while distinct funding rates and liquidation calculations govern each position.
Why it matters
The platform continues to monitor regulatory and market developments across the prediction market sector. Kalshi operates alongside competitors like Polymarket and Robinhood within the changing United States regulatory environment. This launch follows earlier approvals and strategic positioning by the exchange.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi launched perpetual futures for gold and silver trading twenty four hours a day with up to fifteen times leverage.
- The platform provides live boards tracking price, twenty four hour volume, open interest, max leverage, and funding history for its perpetual futures.
What to watch next
- Additional regulatory rulings or updates from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission affecting prediction market platforms
- Potential expansion of further asset classes or stock perpetuals on the Kalshi platform
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (6)
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- predictionmarketspicks.com — Kalshi Perps: Live Board, Funding History & Liquidation Math
- predictionmarketsworld.com — Prediction Markets News: US Market Updates | Prediction ...
- stockanalysis.com — Kalshi Stock Price, Valuation & News
- predictionmarketspicks.com — Kalshi Gold Perps: Funding, Leverage & Liquidation
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Kalshi Seeks Stock Perpetuals As Competitors File Plans
Prediction market platform Kalshi is seeking approval to launch United States stock perpetuals, placing it in a race with Coinbase and Kraken-linked Bitnomial, which have filed competing plans for near-round-the-clock equity derivatives. This follows Kalshi securing Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval to offer perpetual futures for gold and silver. Meanwhile, the platform denied allegations of wash trading and stated that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not contacted the company regarding five billion dollars in similar-sized Ether perpetual trades. The exchange also continues to offer sports prediction markets.
Why it matters
Kalshi is pushing aggressively into traditional exchange territory by introducing high-risk trading tools such as round-the-clock derivatives. The platform faces mounting competition from crypto-native exchanges like Coinbase and Bitnomial as regulators evaluate new asset classes. These expansions broaden the company's offerings beyond its existing event and sports prediction contracts.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi is seeking approval for U.S. stock perpetuals.
- Coinbase and Bitnomial filed competing plans for near-round-the-clock equity derivatives.
- Kalshi denied wash trading allegations and stated the CFTC has not contacted it over five billion dollars in similar-sized Ether perpetual trades.
What to watch next
- Regulatory decisions from the CFTC regarding Kalshi's proposed stock perpetuals
- Official responses or actions from regulators concerning Ether perpetual trades
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (4)
- coincentral.com — Kalshi, Coinbase and Kraken-Linked Bitnomial Race to Launch Stock Perpetuals
- coincentral.com — Kalshi Denies CFTC Probe Over $5 Billion in Ether Perpetual Trades
- www.si.com — Kalshi NFL Prediction Markets 2026: What Can You Trade?
- www.cbssports.com — Is Kalshi Legal in California? September 2026 Status
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Kalshi launches CFTC-approved gold and silver perpetual futures
Kalshi now offers perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver in the United States following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These 24/7 trading instruments represent the fastest-growing product category for the prediction market platform. This expansion follows Kalshi's strategy to introduce high-risk trading tools and move into traditional exchange territory. The platform is also pursuing the ability to trade individual stocks and equity-index perpetuals.
Why it matters
Perpetual futures differ from traditional futures because they lack an expiration date. This move signals a shift for prediction markets toward commodity derivatives. Kalshi is attempting to compete directly with established financial exchanges.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi began offering perpetual futures tied to gold and silver after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cleared the listings.
What to watch next
- CFTC decision on Kalshi's filing for equity-index perpetuals
- Approval for the addition of individual stocks to the 24/7 trading roster
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (3)
- www.crowdfundinsider.com — Kalshi Opens CFTC-Approved Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures
- www.marketsmedia.com — Kalshi Launches Gold and Silver Perpetuals in U.S.
- www.cbssports.com — Florida Prediction Markets: Our picks for the best prediction market apps in Florida
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Kalshi Launches Gold and Silver Perpetuals Following CFTC Approval
Kalshi has introduced 24/7 perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver in the United States after receiving approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The platform is expanding its futures offerings to include these precious metals as part of a broader push into high-risk trading instruments. Kalshi is also seeking to move into traditional exchange territory by filing for equity-index perpetuals and requesting the addition of individual stocks to its 24/7 trading roster.
Why it matters
Perpetual futures differ from traditional futures because they lack an expiration date. By launching these products, Kalshi competes directly with established financial exchanges. This expansion occurs amid ongoing debates regarding the regulatory oversight of such instruments.
What is confirmed
- Kalshi launched perpetual futures for gold and silver following approval from the CFTC.
- The gold and silver perpetuals are available for trading 24/7 in the US.
Still unconfirmed
- Kalshi is seeking to offer 24/7 perpetuals for Tesla and Nvidia stocks.
What to watch next
- CFTC decision on the US500 equity-index perpetual filing
- Regulatory rulings on the inclusion of individual stocks like Tesla and Nvidia
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (6)
- CNBC — Kalshi launches ‘perps’ for gold and silver following CFTC approval, expanding futures offerings
- WSJ — Exclusive | Kalshi Looks to Expand a Rapidly Growing Universe of Risky Trading
- dars.gov.et — Kalshi Files to Launch 'US500' Equity-Index Perpetuals, Stepping Into Traditional Exchange Turf - Earnings Call Highlights
- CoinMarketCap — PYTH Volatility: Kalshi Filing and Routine Swings Explained
- 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
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