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๐ด **US regulators step in, halting CMEโs rapid launch of round-the-clock oil futures**
The CFTC plans to stop the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) from launching a 24x7 WTI crude oil futures contract (10 barrels per lot) via a โself-certificationโ process. The reason is that the energy market is not yet prepared for the large influx of all-day derivative contracts, and the risks are uncontrollable.
CME previously claimed that investors want to be able to manage positions โwhenever news breaks,โ and it pushed for the product for that reason. But the CFTC clearly isnโt buying itโover the past few weeks, Chair Selig has met extensively with executives from energy giants such as Shell, Vitol, BP, and ExxonMobil to hear their views.
Key timeline: CME filed its self-certification on Wednesday, and the CFTC has only one day to intervene. In addition, another CME application that requires a 45-day review period is still under consideration.
The 24/7 trading dream for traditional energy markets doesnโt seem so easy to realize.
#CFTC #CME
The CFTC plans to stop the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) from launching a 24x7 WTI crude oil futures contract (10 barrels per lot) via a โself-certificationโ process. The reason is that the energy market is not yet prepared for the large influx of all-day derivative contracts, and the risks are uncontrollable.
CME previously claimed that investors want to be able to manage positions โwhenever news breaks,โ and it pushed for the product for that reason. But the CFTC clearly isnโt buying itโover the past few weeks, Chair Selig has met extensively with executives from energy giants such as Shell, Vitol, BP, and ExxonMobil to hear their views.
Key timeline: CME filed its self-certification on Wednesday, and the CFTC has only one day to intervene. In addition, another CME application that requires a 45-day review period is still under consideration.
The 24/7 trading dream for traditional energy markets doesnโt seem so easy to realize.
#CFTC #CME
#cme & #etf #Institutionals
๐ Institutionals capitulating? A brief market analysis based on CME and ETF data
While retail is looking for signs of a turnaround, big money is systematically leaving the crypto market. The annual dynamics (August 2025 - June 2026) clearly indicate a cooling of interest from institutional investors.
๐ Key facts and figures:
1๏ธโฃ Liquidity evacuation from Ethereum ($ETH )
Open Interest decline: From a peak of ~$11 billion in the fall of 2025, futures OI on the CME fell to a minimum of $2.5 billion in June 2026.
Basis inflation: The annual futures premium has decreased from 10-12% to 3-5% - there are no aggressive buyers.
ETF Capitulation: Total net outflow from ETH funds amounted to -$2.09 billion, and the end of June closes in a stable "red zone".
2๏ธโฃ Bitcoin ($BTC ) under severe pressure
OI collapse: Open interest in BTC futures collapsed from โ $18-20 billionโ to levels below $7.5 billion.
Mass ETF exit: In total, investors withdrew a whopping -$7.15 billion from Bitcoin funds! The IBIT fund lost the most (-$4.72 billion). In just one day at the end of June, the outflow amounted to -$444.5 million.
๐ Conclusion for crypto
We are in the phase of classic institutional capitulation and market cleansing:
1๏ธโฃ Selling pressure: Constant outflows from ETFs force funds to sell real spot BTC and ETH to settle with investors, which creates a "concrete ceiling" for the price.
2๏ธโฃ ยซDryยป market: The drop in open interest indicates a shortage of liquidity - there is simply no fuel for rapid growth right now.
3๏ธโฃ Waiting for the bottom: The decrease in the futures basis to 3-5% confirms that large players have switched to capital protection mode.
๐ Institutionals capitulating? A brief market analysis based on CME and ETF data
While retail is looking for signs of a turnaround, big money is systematically leaving the crypto market. The annual dynamics (August 2025 - June 2026) clearly indicate a cooling of interest from institutional investors.
๐ Key facts and figures:
1๏ธโฃ Liquidity evacuation from Ethereum ($ETH )
Open Interest decline: From a peak of ~$11 billion in the fall of 2025, futures OI on the CME fell to a minimum of $2.5 billion in June 2026.
Basis inflation: The annual futures premium has decreased from 10-12% to 3-5% - there are no aggressive buyers.
ETF Capitulation: Total net outflow from ETH funds amounted to -$2.09 billion, and the end of June closes in a stable "red zone".
2๏ธโฃ Bitcoin ($BTC ) under severe pressure
OI collapse: Open interest in BTC futures collapsed from โ $18-20 billionโ to levels below $7.5 billion.
Mass ETF exit: In total, investors withdrew a whopping -$7.15 billion from Bitcoin funds! The IBIT fund lost the most (-$4.72 billion). In just one day at the end of June, the outflow amounted to -$444.5 million.
๐ Conclusion for crypto
We are in the phase of classic institutional capitulation and market cleansing:
1๏ธโฃ Selling pressure: Constant outflows from ETFs force funds to sell real spot BTC and ETH to settle with investors, which creates a "concrete ceiling" for the price.
2๏ธโฃ ยซDryยป market: The drop in open interest indicates a shortage of liquidity - there is simply no fuel for rapid growth right now.
3๏ธโฃ Waiting for the bottom: The decrease in the futures basis to 3-5% confirms that large players have switched to capital protection mode.
CME suing CFTC? Crypto world: You're just scared of competition
CME Group has taken it to court, trying to block Bitcoin perpetual contracts from listing as 'futures' in the US. The reason is straightforward: these contracts should be classified as 'swaps'. But the issue is, even the SEC and CFTC are redefining the boundaries between swaps and futures. Even more awkward is that CME holds a whopping 92% of the US derivatives market; it's no wonder they're trying to block new players. Hyperliquid Policy Center's Jake Chervinsky bluntly called this a 'pointless blunder' โ 'incumbents are always the most afraid of the future.' โณ The lawsuit's outcome is still uncertain, but the regulatory framework is being rewritten.
#BTC #CME #KALSHI #HYPE #DeFi
CME Group has taken it to court, trying to block Bitcoin perpetual contracts from listing as 'futures' in the US. The reason is straightforward: these contracts should be classified as 'swaps'. But the issue is, even the SEC and CFTC are redefining the boundaries between swaps and futures. Even more awkward is that CME holds a whopping 92% of the US derivatives market; it's no wonder they're trying to block new players. Hyperliquid Policy Center's Jake Chervinsky bluntly called this a 'pointless blunder' โ 'incumbents are always the most afraid of the future.' โณ The lawsuit's outcome is still uncertain, but the regulatory framework is being rewritten.
#BTC #CME #KALSHI #HYPE #DeFi
CME Takes Kalshi to Court Over Bitcoin Leverage Contracts: A New Legal Battle
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greenlit KalshiEX's BTCPERP contract on May 29.
- This contract references the spot price of Bitcoin, has no expiration date, and allows up to 50x leverage, posing a high risk of auto-liquidation during sharp market swings.
- CME Group, through CEO Terry Duffy, has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, questioning the legality and risks of these leveraged contracts.
- The lawsuit could reshape how exchanges offer crypto derivatives and impact the future of the market.
#BinanceSquare #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #CME #Kalshi CFTC BTCPERP
$btc
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Source: CryptoSlate
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) greenlit KalshiEX's BTCPERP contract on May 29.
- This contract references the spot price of Bitcoin, has no expiration date, and allows up to 50x leverage, posing a high risk of auto-liquidation during sharp market swings.
- CME Group, through CEO Terry Duffy, has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, questioning the legality and risks of these leveraged contracts.
- The lawsuit could reshape how exchanges offer crypto derivatives and impact the future of the market.
#BinanceSquare #CryptoNews #Bitcoin #CME #Kalshi CFTC BTCPERP
$btc
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Source: CryptoSlate
๐ CME Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perps: Derivatives War Erupts
CME Group isn't playing nice. CEO Terrence Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over its green light for crypto perpetual futures, a product CME claims is misclassified. The argument hinges on whether these 'perps' are swaps or futures, a distinction that could reroute billions in trading volume through CME's infrastructure. This isn't just about crypto; it's a power play for control over the future of derivatives trading in the US. Kalshi's Bitcoin perps hit $1 billion in volume faster than anything in its history, proving the demand is massive. Now, the oldest dog in US derivatives wants to dictate the terms, potentially blocking access or forcing everything through its own pipes. Traders who flocked to these new platforms are now staring into a regulatory abyss. The courts will decide if the CFTC's innovation stands or if CME's legacy dominance prevails.
๐ If CME wins, expect immediate volatility in Bitcoin perpetual futures trading on US-regulated platforms, potentially leading to a sharp decline in volume or a forced migration to CME's infrastructure. Altcoin leveraged products could also see ripple effects.
Will CME's lawsuit kill the US crypto perps market or just force it onto their rails? ๐
#cme #cftc #kalshi #derivatives #bitcoin
CME Group isn't playing nice. CEO Terrence Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over its green light for crypto perpetual futures, a product CME claims is misclassified. The argument hinges on whether these 'perps' are swaps or futures, a distinction that could reroute billions in trading volume through CME's infrastructure. This isn't just about crypto; it's a power play for control over the future of derivatives trading in the US. Kalshi's Bitcoin perps hit $1 billion in volume faster than anything in its history, proving the demand is massive. Now, the oldest dog in US derivatives wants to dictate the terms, potentially blocking access or forcing everything through its own pipes. Traders who flocked to these new platforms are now staring into a regulatory abyss. The courts will decide if the CFTC's innovation stands or if CME's legacy dominance prevails.
๐ If CME wins, expect immediate volatility in Bitcoin perpetual futures trading on US-regulated platforms, potentially leading to a sharp decline in volume or a forced migration to CME's infrastructure. Altcoin leveraged products could also see ripple effects.
Will CME's lawsuit kill the US crypto perps market or just force it onto their rails? ๐
#cme #cftc #kalshi #derivatives #bitcoin
$BTC CME sues CFTC to seize perpetual contract pricing powerโthis isn't just a legal dispute; it's a structural earthquake in the perp market.
CME's lawsuit against CFTC appears to be a jurisdictional tussle, but whatโs really going on is that U.S. institutions want to dig into the most lucrative piece of the crypto pieโthe perpetual contracts. Currently, the bulk of global perp trading volume is dominated by Binance, Bybit, and OKX; CME isn't looking for a win or loss, they want in.
Shadow's take: If CME wins, perpetual contracts will shift from "offshore casinos" to "regulated derivatives." Three impacts: First, compliant perps will have KYC hurdles, allowing big money to flow in more smoothly, enhancing liquidity from offshore to compliant platforms; second, the fee mechanism might transition from a free market to market maker pricing, tightening arbitrage opportunities; third, in the short term, it's bearishโuncertainty itself will make market makers pull back. But in the long run, with institutional access opened up, the perp landscape for BTC and ETH will only get bigger.
๐ฌ If CME really secures perp pricing power, will you keep playing in offshore exchanges or move to compliant platforms? Letโs chat.
#CME #PerpetualFutures #ShadowShaman
CME's lawsuit against CFTC appears to be a jurisdictional tussle, but whatโs really going on is that U.S. institutions want to dig into the most lucrative piece of the crypto pieโthe perpetual contracts. Currently, the bulk of global perp trading volume is dominated by Binance, Bybit, and OKX; CME isn't looking for a win or loss, they want in.
Shadow's take: If CME wins, perpetual contracts will shift from "offshore casinos" to "regulated derivatives." Three impacts: First, compliant perps will have KYC hurdles, allowing big money to flow in more smoothly, enhancing liquidity from offshore to compliant platforms; second, the fee mechanism might transition from a free market to market maker pricing, tightening arbitrage opportunities; third, in the short term, it's bearishโuncertainty itself will make market makers pull back. But in the long run, with institutional access opened up, the perp landscape for BTC and ETH will only get bigger.
๐ฌ If CME really secures perp pricing power, will you keep playing in offshore exchanges or move to compliant platforms? Letโs chat.
#CME #PerpetualFutures #ShadowShaman
๐ CME Sues CFTC Over Crypto Futures: The Derivatives War Heats Up
CME Group isn't holding back. CEO Terrence Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over its approval of perpetual crypto futures, a product that CME claims is misclassified. The crux of the argument is whether these "perps" are swaps or futures โ a distinction that could redirect billions in trading volume through CME's infrastructure. It's not just about crypto; this is a power play for the future of derivatives trading in the US. Bitcoin perps from Kalshi hit a volume of $1 billion faster than anything in their history, proving the demand is massive. Now, the oldest player in the US derivatives market wants to set the rules, potentially blocking access or forcing everything through their own channels. Traders flooding to these new platforms are now staring into the abyss of regulation. Courts will decide whether CFTC's innovation survives or if CME's dominance prevails.
๐ If CME wins, expect immediate volatility in trading Bitcoin perpetual futures on regulated US platforms, which could lead to a sharp drop in volume or a forced migration to CME's infrastructure. Leveraged products on altcoins may also feel the ripple effects.
Will CME's lawsuit kill the crypto perp market in the US or just shift it onto their tracks? ๐
#cme #cftc #kalshi #derivatives #bitcoin
CME Group isn't holding back. CEO Terrence Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over its approval of perpetual crypto futures, a product that CME claims is misclassified. The crux of the argument is whether these "perps" are swaps or futures โ a distinction that could redirect billions in trading volume through CME's infrastructure. It's not just about crypto; this is a power play for the future of derivatives trading in the US. Bitcoin perps from Kalshi hit a volume of $1 billion faster than anything in their history, proving the demand is massive. Now, the oldest player in the US derivatives market wants to set the rules, potentially blocking access or forcing everything through their own channels. Traders flooding to these new platforms are now staring into the abyss of regulation. Courts will decide whether CFTC's innovation survives or if CME's dominance prevails.
๐ If CME wins, expect immediate volatility in trading Bitcoin perpetual futures on regulated US platforms, which could lead to a sharp drop in volume or a forced migration to CME's infrastructure. Leveraged products on altcoins may also feel the ripple effects.
Will CME's lawsuit kill the crypto perp market in the US or just shift it onto their tracks? ๐
#cme #cftc #kalshi #derivatives #bitcoin
$CME is suing the CFTC. This isn't about compliance; it's a full-on assault by traditional finance on the pricing power of crypto derivatives.
The CME Group has officially filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, seeking approval for crypto perpetual contracts. The Chicago Mercantile Exchangeโ the largest derivatives exchange in the world, clearing tens of trillions annuallyโhas finally flipped the table.
Shadow interpretation: Perpetual contracts are the most profitable product line in the entire crypto market, bar none. Binance, OKX, Bybit see billions in funding rates flowing through these every day; CME has been green with envy for quite some time. ETFs are just an appetizer, while perpetual contracts are the main course. If CME wins, regulated US perpetual contracts will go live, fundamentally undermining the offshore exchanges' moat. This isn't about CME wanting to complyโit's about CME wanting to grab the meat.
On a deeper level: CME choosing to 'sue regulators' instead of 'seeking regulation' indicates they've determined that this door won't open without a good kick. The traditional finance stance on crypto has evolved from 'looking down on it' to 'buying ETFs' and now to 'suing the CFTC for licenses'; this path has made their attitude crystal clear.
๐ฌ With a century-old establishment like CME rushing to sue regulators for business, what do you think their judgment on crypto derivatives isโ to follow or to ignore?
#CME #ๆฐธ็ปญๅ็บฆ #ShadowShaman
The CME Group has officially filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, seeking approval for crypto perpetual contracts. The Chicago Mercantile Exchangeโ the largest derivatives exchange in the world, clearing tens of trillions annuallyโhas finally flipped the table.
Shadow interpretation: Perpetual contracts are the most profitable product line in the entire crypto market, bar none. Binance, OKX, Bybit see billions in funding rates flowing through these every day; CME has been green with envy for quite some time. ETFs are just an appetizer, while perpetual contracts are the main course. If CME wins, regulated US perpetual contracts will go live, fundamentally undermining the offshore exchanges' moat. This isn't about CME wanting to complyโit's about CME wanting to grab the meat.
On a deeper level: CME choosing to 'sue regulators' instead of 'seeking regulation' indicates they've determined that this door won't open without a good kick. The traditional finance stance on crypto has evolved from 'looking down on it' to 'buying ETFs' and now to 'suing the CFTC for licenses'; this path has made their attitude crystal clear.
๐ฌ With a century-old establishment like CME rushing to sue regulators for business, what do you think their judgment on crypto derivatives isโ to follow or to ignore?
#CME #ๆฐธ็ปญๅ็บฆ #ShadowShaman
#CME vs #CFTC
โ๏ธ Billion-dollar case: CME Group sues CFTC over bitcoin perpetuals
Global derivatives giant CME Group has officially declared war on the US regulator CFTC. The company is suing over the recent approval of perpetual cryptocurrency futures (perpetuals) for the Kalshi and Coinbase platforms.
What is the essence of the conflict?
Classification issue: CME CEO Terry Duffy argues that perpetual futures are inherently swaps, not futures (according to the Dodd-Frank Act), because they involve the regular exchange of payments (funding) between parties and do not have an expiration date. This means that they should be subject to much stricter clearing and reporting rules.
Speed โโof approval: CME accuses the CFTC of making a decision too hastily on an instrument that is completely new to the US market.
Crisis warning: Duffy is extremely skeptical and even compared the current speculation boom to the conditions of the 2008 financial crisis: โThe housing market has turned into a speculation market... this could be a disaster waiting to happen.โ
The regulatorโs position:
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig defends the decision, emphasizing that it is a way to return one of the most liquid crypto markets from offshore to American jurisdiction. Representatives of the agency have already called the upcoming CME lawsuit โbaseless.โ
Interesting timing:
News of the lawsuit appeared on the same day that CME announced a change in leadership. Terry Duffy will resign in March 2027, and his place will be taken by Lynn Fitzpatrick, who will become the first female CEO in the companyโs history. But in the end, Duffy is ready for the big battle: "I've never shied away from a fight and I won't shied away from this one."
โ๏ธ Billion-dollar case: CME Group sues CFTC over bitcoin perpetuals
Global derivatives giant CME Group has officially declared war on the US regulator CFTC. The company is suing over the recent approval of perpetual cryptocurrency futures (perpetuals) for the Kalshi and Coinbase platforms.
What is the essence of the conflict?
Classification issue: CME CEO Terry Duffy argues that perpetual futures are inherently swaps, not futures (according to the Dodd-Frank Act), because they involve the regular exchange of payments (funding) between parties and do not have an expiration date. This means that they should be subject to much stricter clearing and reporting rules.
Speed โโof approval: CME accuses the CFTC of making a decision too hastily on an instrument that is completely new to the US market.
Crisis warning: Duffy is extremely skeptical and even compared the current speculation boom to the conditions of the 2008 financial crisis: โThe housing market has turned into a speculation market... this could be a disaster waiting to happen.โ
The regulatorโs position:
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig defends the decision, emphasizing that it is a way to return one of the most liquid crypto markets from offshore to American jurisdiction. Representatives of the agency have already called the upcoming CME lawsuit โbaseless.โ
Interesting timing:
News of the lawsuit appeared on the same day that CME announced a change in leadership. Terry Duffy will resign in March 2027, and his place will be taken by Lynn Fitzpatrick, who will become the first female CEO in the companyโs history. But in the end, Duffy is ready for the big battle: "I've never shied away from a fight and I won't shied away from this one."
๐ฅWho Controls the Future of Bitcoin? The War Has Already Begun
โ๏ธ A battle between financial giants is drawing attention to the crypto market.
CME has clashed with the CFTC over Bitcoin-linked contracts.
At first glance, it looks like just bureaucracy.
But itโs not.
When regulators and institutions go head-to-headโฆ
The future of the market can pivot.
And where there's changeโฆ
Thereโs opportunity.
๐ The biggest investors track rules just as closely as they track prices.
#Bitcoin #Crypto #CME #Investing
โ๏ธ A battle between financial giants is drawing attention to the crypto market.
CME has clashed with the CFTC over Bitcoin-linked contracts.
At first glance, it looks like just bureaucracy.
But itโs not.
When regulators and institutions go head-to-headโฆ
The future of the market can pivot.
And where there's changeโฆ
Thereโs opportunity.
๐ The biggest investors track rules just as closely as they track prices.
#Bitcoin #Crypto #CME #Investing
**๐จ WAR ON PERPS: CME Sues the CFTC!**
The gloves are off! Outgoing CME CEO Terry Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over their approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures.
CME argues these "perps" are actually **swaps**โnot futuresโunder the Dodd-Frank Act, making the CFTCโs fast-track approval process a massive legal blunder. With up to 50x leverage on platforms like Kalshi, CME warns of a retail wipeout disaster.
Is this a move to protect the market, or just a desperate fight to gatekeep crypto derivatives? The outcome will redefine the entire US crypto landscape.
Buckle upโthings are getting spicy! ๐ฅ
#Bitcoin #CME #CFTC #CryptoNews
$ESPORTS $AGT $SYN
The gloves are off! Outgoing CME CEO Terry Duffy is taking the CFTC to court over their approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures.
CME argues these "perps" are actually **swaps**โnot futuresโunder the Dodd-Frank Act, making the CFTCโs fast-track approval process a massive legal blunder. With up to 50x leverage on platforms like Kalshi, CME warns of a retail wipeout disaster.
Is this a move to protect the market, or just a desperate fight to gatekeep crypto derivatives? The outcome will redefine the entire US crypto landscape.
Buckle upโthings are getting spicy! ๐ฅ
#Bitcoin #CME #CFTC #CryptoNews
$ESPORTS $AGT $SYN
$BTC CME reveals its cards: BTC perpetual contracts aren't a public good, they're my exclusive turf
CME is directly suing the CFTC, claiming 'I hold the exclusive license for BTC perpetual contracts, so what gives you the right to grant Kalshi a license?' โ this isn't a legal dispute; it's an open monopoly battle for licensing.
Shadow interpretation: CME isn't protecting any exclusive rights; it's signaling to everyone โ the BTC derivatives pie belongs to institutions, and if you want a slice, you have to get past me first. Kalshi is crossing over from prediction markets to BTC perpetuals, and it's not just about regulatory lines; it's about hitting CME's wallet. The real takeaway here: the pricing power of BTC derivatives is shifting from exchanges to traditional financial institutions. How fees will move and how open interest will change might now depend on CME's mood. This is a structural shift that's a hundred times more important than candlestick patterns.
๐ฌ CME monopolizing BTC perpetuals โ is this good or bad for retail traders? Shadow believes that when a market has only one big player, all 'fair prices' are set by them. If you're still trading BTC contracts on Binance, drop your thoughts in the comments section.
#BTC #CME #ShadowShaman
CME is directly suing the CFTC, claiming 'I hold the exclusive license for BTC perpetual contracts, so what gives you the right to grant Kalshi a license?' โ this isn't a legal dispute; it's an open monopoly battle for licensing.
Shadow interpretation: CME isn't protecting any exclusive rights; it's signaling to everyone โ the BTC derivatives pie belongs to institutions, and if you want a slice, you have to get past me first. Kalshi is crossing over from prediction markets to BTC perpetuals, and it's not just about regulatory lines; it's about hitting CME's wallet. The real takeaway here: the pricing power of BTC derivatives is shifting from exchanges to traditional financial institutions. How fees will move and how open interest will change might now depend on CME's mood. This is a structural shift that's a hundred times more important than candlestick patterns.
๐ฌ CME monopolizing BTC perpetuals โ is this good or bad for retail traders? Shadow believes that when a market has only one big player, all 'fair prices' are set by them. If you're still trading BTC contracts on Binance, drop your thoughts in the comments section.
#BTC #CME #ShadowShaman
$BTC CME sues CFTC demanding approval for Bitcoin perpetual contracts
The world's largest futures exchange is throwing down the gauntlet with regulators
This only means one thing
Wall Street wants a legit way to go long on Bitcoin, but if regulators won't play ball, weโll just sue
Plus, Wash just blew up the 20K post saying the dot plot is dead, we're entering an era of independent pricing
$DN trend score 14/15 confirmed score 5/6
0.314 entry, 1.41, 352%
$EVAA trend score 9/15 confirmed score 4/6
0.469 entry, 1.33, 183%
Institutions are jumping in while the system is confirming
What are you waiting for?
$DN $EVAA #CME #ๆฏ็นๅธ #CoinRadar #ๅ ๅฏ่ดงๅธ #perpetual contracts
The world's largest futures exchange is throwing down the gauntlet with regulators
This only means one thing
Wall Street wants a legit way to go long on Bitcoin, but if regulators won't play ball, weโll just sue
Plus, Wash just blew up the 20K post saying the dot plot is dead, we're entering an era of independent pricing
$DN trend score 14/15 confirmed score 5/6
0.314 entry, 1.41, 352%
$EVAA trend score 9/15 confirmed score 4/6
0.469 entry, 1.33, 183%
Institutions are jumping in while the system is confirming
What are you waiting for?
$DN $EVAA #CME #ๆฏ็นๅธ #CoinRadar #ๅ ๅฏ่ดงๅธ #perpetual contracts
CME Plans to Sue CFTC: Questioning the Legality of Kalshi's Bitcoin Perpetual Contracts
CME Group's CEO Terrence Duffy stated that the company intends to take legal action against the CFTC regarding the regulatory classification of "perpetual futures." The crux of the dispute lies in the CFTC's recent approval of the prediction market platform Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures trading, whereas CME believes these products should essentially be classified as "swaps," necessitating a stricter regulatory framework.
Why it matters: CME is the largest derivatives exchange in the world, and suing the CFTC signifies an escalation in the regulatory tug-of-war between traditional finance giants and crypto-native platforms, which could impact the global regulatory landscape for Bitcoin perpetual contracts.
#CME #ๅ ๅฏ็็ฎก #Bitcoin
CME Group's CEO Terrence Duffy stated that the company intends to take legal action against the CFTC regarding the regulatory classification of "perpetual futures." The crux of the dispute lies in the CFTC's recent approval of the prediction market platform Kalshi to offer Bitcoin perpetual futures trading, whereas CME believes these products should essentially be classified as "swaps," necessitating a stricter regulatory framework.
Why it matters: CME is the largest derivatives exchange in the world, and suing the CFTC signifies an escalation in the regulatory tug-of-war between traditional finance giants and crypto-native platforms, which could impact the global regulatory landscape for Bitcoin perpetual contracts.
#CME #ๅ ๅฏ็็ฎก #Bitcoin
Old money is getting anxious! CME is about to sue the CFTC just because the latter approved a competitor's perpetual contract.
In plain terms, they're worried that their futures business will be siphoned off by perpetuals, so they're flipping the table and going to court.
If CME really messes this up, U.S. compliant perpetuals could take a hit, which would be bearish for CEX sentiment in the short term.
But casinos never fear closing down; DeFi derivatives might actually scoop up the opportunity, and the on-chain pools could get even fatter. #CME $DYDX
In plain terms, they're worried that their futures business will be siphoned off by perpetuals, so they're flipping the table and going to court.
If CME really messes this up, U.S. compliant perpetuals could take a hit, which would be bearish for CEX sentiment in the short term.
But casinos never fear closing down; DeFi derivatives might actually scoop up the opportunity, and the on-chain pools could get even fatter. #CME $DYDX
๐ฅ **CME is taking perpetual contracts to court?**
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy dropped a bombshell on CNBC โ they plan to sue the CFTC, with the main issue being the regulatory jurisdiction over perpetual contracts.
**Duffy's key logic chain:**
1๏ธโฃ According to the Dodd-Frank Act, perpetual contracts fundamentally qualify as swap contracts.
2๏ธโฃ CME has exclusive licensing agreements with all benchmark providers.
3๏ธโฃ Regardless of whether they are perpetual or not, these products must be traded through CME.
4๏ธโฃ If they win, all perpetual contracts will have to be listed as swap contracts.
**The implications go far beyond just a lawsuit.**
Currently, the core profit source for most crypto exchanges โ perpetual contracts โ might be redefined as "swap contracts," thus falling under the regulatory framework of traditional financial derivatives. This not only means higher trading costs but could fundamentally alter the product structure of perpetuals.
TradFi giants are using legal weapons to pull crypto-native products into their clearing systems. For users trading perpetual contracts on-chain and on CEXs, the outcome of this lawsuit is worth paying close attention to.
#CME #crypto-regulation
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy dropped a bombshell on CNBC โ they plan to sue the CFTC, with the main issue being the regulatory jurisdiction over perpetual contracts.
**Duffy's key logic chain:**
1๏ธโฃ According to the Dodd-Frank Act, perpetual contracts fundamentally qualify as swap contracts.
2๏ธโฃ CME has exclusive licensing agreements with all benchmark providers.
3๏ธโฃ Regardless of whether they are perpetual or not, these products must be traded through CME.
4๏ธโฃ If they win, all perpetual contracts will have to be listed as swap contracts.
**The implications go far beyond just a lawsuit.**
Currently, the core profit source for most crypto exchanges โ perpetual contracts โ might be redefined as "swap contracts," thus falling under the regulatory framework of traditional financial derivatives. This not only means higher trading costs but could fundamentally alter the product structure of perpetuals.
TradFi giants are using legal weapons to pull crypto-native products into their clearing systems. For users trading perpetual contracts on-chain and on CEXs, the outcome of this lawsuit is worth paying close attention to.
#CME #crypto-regulation
$BTC : CME Leadership Transition Signals Continuity โก
CME Group confirmed Terry Duffy will step down as CEO and move into the Executive Chairman role. For crypto markets, the key point is continuity at a major regulated derivatives venue rather than a sudden strategic shift.
CME remains central to institutional exposure, especially through futures and options tied to digital assets. Leadership transitions at this level matter because they can influence product expansion, risk controls, and the pace of institutional market structure development.
Not financial advice. Manage your risk.
#BTC #CryptoNews #CME #InstitutionalCrypto
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CME Group confirmed Terry Duffy will step down as CEO and move into the Executive Chairman role. For crypto markets, the key point is continuity at a major regulated derivatives venue rather than a sudden strategic shift.
CME remains central to institutional exposure, especially through futures and options tied to digital assets. Leadership transitions at this level matter because they can influence product expansion, risk controls, and the pace of institutional market structure development.
Not financial advice. Manage your risk.
#BTC #CryptoNews #CME #InstitutionalCrypto
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