CBOE Is Considering Perpetual Futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum — Here's What That Means for U.S. Crypto Trading
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The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) is reportedly exploring the conversion of its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum continuous futures contracts into perpetual futures. This move would bring a product that has long dominated offshore crypto exchanges into the regulated U.S. market, potentially reshaping how American traders access leveraged crypto exposure.
WHY IT MATTERS
Think of a futures contract like a bet on the future price of something — say, Bitcoin. Normally, these bets have an expiration date, like a coupon that expires next month. A 'perpetual' future is a bet that never expires — you can hold it as long as you want. This type of contract is wildly popular on overseas crypto exchanges but hasn't been widely available on big, regulated U.S. exchanges. CBOE — one of the largest and most respected exchanges in the world — is now looking at offering them. If approved, it would mean U.S. traders could access these popular tools without going to less-regulated offshore platforms, which is a big deal for both safety and legitimacy in the crypto space.
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