Ex-FTX EU Leaders Launch AI-Powered Crypto Derivatives Platform Ahead of Nasdaq Debut

Perpetuals.com, founded by ex-FTX EU executives, begins Nasdaq trading with AI trade analysis and blockchain settlement as an alternative to traditional derivatives instruments.

Summary

Perpetuals.com, established by former FTX EU leaders Patrick Gruhn and Robin Matzke, began trading on Nasdaq on January 20. The AI-driven trading platform processes over 10 million trades to optimize hedging strategies, offering regulated blockchain-based settlement as an alternative to traditional perpetual contracts and CFDs. This launch follows Earlyworks Co.’s acquisition of Perpetual Markets Ltd., positioning the service as a modernized solution for crypto derivatives.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto Derivatives: Financial contracts that derive value from cryptocurrencies, including futures, options, and perpetual swaps.
  • CFD (Contract for Difference): A financial instrument allowing traders to speculate on asset price movements without owning the underlying asset.
  • Blockchain Settlement: The use of blockchain (distributed ledger technology) to record and finalize transactions securely and transparently.