Huoxing Finance reports that Terry Duffy, CEO of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, expressed serious concerns about the recent U.S. regulatory approval of perpetual contracts. Duffy stated that perpetual contracts offer little practical value for institutional investors while exposing retail investors to excessive risk. He completely disagrees with the CFTC’s decision to approve the first batch of crypto perpetual contracts after a rapid review and has called the CFTC chair to voice his concerns. Duffy warned that perpetual contracts and prediction markets are fueling a speculative frenzy among retail investors, which could lead to an impending disaster. The first perpetual contracts approved by the CFTC were listed by Kalshi, and several U.S. exchanges are currently discussing launching their own perpetual contracts.
CME CEO Expresses Concerns Over CFTC-Approved Crypto Perpetual Contracts
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CME Group CEO Terry Duffy expressed concerns about CFTC-approved perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies, calling the contracts risky for retail traders and of limited value to institutions. He criticized the rapid approval process and warned of a potential speculative frenzy. The first perpetual futures were listed by Kalshi, with other U.S. exchanges planning similar products. Traders are now monitoring altcoins to observe how the market responds to this regulatory shift.
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