perpetual contracts
BitMEX, Pioneer of Crypto Perps, Closes Down Just as the Market Heats Up
- After stopping new signups today, the exchange will move to reduce-only mode on August 26 before a final shutdown on September 23.
- High-leverage traders might move to regulated US platforms as the industry shifts onshore.
Thursday, 23/07/2026 | 09:41 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
TradFi Perpetuals Become Crypto Exchanges' Fastest-Growing Segment. Bitget Ranks Second Behind Binance
- TradFi perpetual trading volumes climbed from $52 billion in January to $268 billion in June, with equity-linked contracts emerging as the fastest-growing category.
- Binance, Bitget, OKX, Bybit, Gate and MEXC all expanded tokenised equities and related products during the quarter.
Tuesday, 21/07/2026 | 14:12 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Kalshi Launches Pro Terminal as It Moves Deeper Into Professional Derivatives Trading
- Kalshi Pro adds advanced charting, deeper order-book data and multi-leg order management for active and institutional traders.
- The terminal expands Kalshi’s professional offering alongside regulated crypto perpetuals and Clear Street’s clearing access for hedge funds.
Monday, 13/07/2026 | 13:17 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
A Perpetual Future Is a CFD in a Hoodie. Europe Just Took the Hoodie Off
- Europe has brought crypto perpetual futures under CFD rules, pushing high-leverage trading offshore while opening the door for regulated, lower-risk alternatives.
- As offshore firms chase leverage and lighter rules, CySEC is backing a regulated model that offers perpetual-style products with stronger investor protection.
Monday, 06/07/2026 | 05:08 GMT by
Badea Alexandru Gabriel
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