Prediction market platform Kalshi has submitted a self-certification to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list perpetual futures contracts for 12 major crypto assets. The tokens covered include Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Stellar, Chainlink, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Sui, Shiba Inu, Polkadot, and Hedera. Perpetual futures are derivatives with no expiration date, offering traders flexible position management.
Only last Friday, the CFTC approved the listing of Bitcoin perpetual futures, but the regulator stressed that other assets seeking similar treatment will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as this contract design may not be suitable for all asset classes. Consequently, Kalshi’s filing for these 12 tokens has not yet received approval, and the ultimate decision will depend on the CFTC’s individual evaluation of each asset.