Singapore Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures for Institutions
SGX Derivatives will launch regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures on November 24 under MAS oversight, aiming to meet surging institutional demand for crypto exposure.
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Summary
Singapore Exchange's derivatives arm will introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures on November 24, with contracts regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and no expiry date. These instruments address growing institutional demand for digital asset access, offering continuous trading under traditional clearing and margining structures. The new products aim to merge regulated market practices with the flexibility of crypto trading.
Terms & Concepts
- Perpetual futures: A type of futures contract without an expiry date, enabling traders to hold positions indefinitely and often using a funding rate to keep prices aligned with the spot market.
- Funding rate: Periodic payments between parties in a perpetual futures contract to maintain price parity with the underlying asset’s spot market value.
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