The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today issued a policy statement outlining its views on the listing of perpetual contracts. This move provides clarity for market participants regarding these financial instruments.
Concurrently, the CFTC also issued an order permitting a Designated Contract Market (DCM) to list a perpetual futures contract. This specific contract references the spot price of bitcoin, marking a significant development in the regulation of cryptocurrency-related derivatives.