CFTC Seeks Public Input on the Use, Benefits, and Risks of Perpetual Contracts in the Derivatives Market

BlockBeats News, April 22nd, according to the announcement by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants Divisions jointly issued a Request for Input, thoroughly assessing the potential uses, benefits, and risks of perpetual contracts in the derivative market under its regulation.

The key areas of input include: comments on the characteristics of perpetual derivatives, including features that may vary across different products, and their impact on trading, clearing, and risk management. Input is also sought on the risks of perpetual derivatives, including risks related to market integrity, customer protection, or retail trading.