Kalshi launches stock index perpetual future to expand product suite

Kalshi launches perpetual futures tied to US 500 stock index

Kalshi has introduced a new perpetual futures contract that is linked to its US 500 index. This contract will allow traders to hold positions indefinitely, without the need to roll over. It aims to provide stock market exposure, a key step in Kalshi's expansion as a financial exchange. The CEO mentioned leveraging long or short positions on the stock index.

Kalshi launches stock index perpetual future (KALSHI:Private)

Kalshi (KALSHI) has launched a stock index perpetual future tied to its US 500 index, Reuters reported, citing a statement by CEO Tarek Mansour.

Kalshi launches stock index perpetual future to expand product suite

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Prediction market startup Kalshi launched a stock index perpetual future on Tuesday, broadening the reach of the nascent derivatives ​instrument as it looks to challenge traditional ‌exchange operators. Here are some more details:

Kalshi 推出 US 500 永续期货合约，不设到期日

ChainCatcher 消息，美国合规预测市场平台 Kalshi 推出 US 500 永续期货合约，该合约不设到期日，采用每日资金费用支付机制，并以期货账户资产作为抵押品。据 The Defiant 报道，Kalshi 在推出当日显示的最高杠杆为 15.3 倍。

Kalshi Launches US 500 Perpetual Future With No Expiration

The stock-index contract uses daily funding payments and futures-account collateral; Kalshi displayed maximum leverage of 15.3 times on launch day.

Kalshi Takes Perpetual Futures into US Equities after CFTC Approval

Kalshi has received CFTC approval for its US500 perpetual future and opened the contract for trading, less than two months after submitting it for regulatory review. The product gives US clients leveraged long or short exposure to 500 large American companies without a fixed expiry date. It expands Kalshi’s perpetual futures range beyond cryptocurrencies and metals into equities. The cash-settled contract references the MerQube US Large Cap Inde…