The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants issued a request for comment to inform its approach to perpetual contracts in the derivatives markets it regulates, focusing on potential uses, benefits, and risks. The request covers the characteristics of perpetual derivatives, including how features may vary across products, and the implications for trading, clearing, and risk management. It also seeks input on risks to market integrity and customer protection, including issues relevant to retail trading. Comments are due by May 21 and can be submitted through the CFTC’s online comments process.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2025-04-21
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission launches request for comment on perpetual derivatives
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a request for comment on its approach to perpetual contracts in derivatives markets, focusing on their uses, benefits, and risks. The request examines the characteristics of perpetual derivatives and their implications for trading, clearing, and risk management, while also seeking input on market integrity and customer protection concerns.