CFTC Grants Coinbase Relief to Convert Index Futures into Perpetual Contracts

MonitoringPolicyRegulatory actionFirst tracked 2026-10-06Last changed 2026-10-06

Current outcome

The CFTC has cleared the way for true perpetual futures contracts to be offered in regulated US derivatives markets, opening the door for the dominant global crypto derivative product to be traded onshore under US oversight.

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2 material updates

#0110.05
Initial2026-10-05 20:22 · publication time
CFTC Staff Grants Relief to Convert Index Futures Into True Perpetuals
CFTC staff granted relief permitting index futures to be converted into true perpetual contracts with continuous funding, easing the way for US-compliant perpetual-style derivatives.
Source evidence: Securities.io · CryptoRank · CryptoRank · Cryptopolitan
#0210.06
Confirmation2026-10-06 06:11 · publication time
CFTC Lets Coinbase Turn 25-Year Index Futures Into Contracts That Never Expire
The CFTC has allowed Coinbase to convert its 25-year index futures into perpetual, never-expiring contracts, opening the door for crypto-style perpetual futures in the US regulated derivatives market.
Source evidence: Finance Magnates · TradingView

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