Kraken debuts U.S. perpetual futures as crypto derivatives move onshore
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Kraken is debuting U.S. perpetual futures, a product that generated over $60 trillion in volume last year, primarily outside the U.S. This move allows American traders to participate in the lucrative perpetual futures market, which has seen significant growth globally. The introduction is expected to further popularize onshore crypto derivatives trading, potentially increasing market participation and liquidity.
Perpetual futures generated more than $60 trillion in volume last year, according to the crypto exchange, largely outside the U.S.