Crypto.com Perpetual Futures Launch Offers CFTC-Regulated Contracts to Eligible U.S. Traders

Crypto.com and OG.com began rolling out CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures contracts to eligible U.S. traders on October 27, 2026. The products reached users through the Crypto.com App for retail accounts and the Exchange platform for institutional and advanced participants.

Contract Specifications and Trading Mechanics

Traders can take long or short positions on continuous perpetual futures without expiration dates. Supported assets at launch include BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, ZEC, and SEI, with plans to add more cryptocurrencies along with stock, pre-IPO, and commodity contracts later. Maximum leverage stands at 5x, supported by isolated margin accounts and standard take-profit and stop-loss order types.

Trading runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The structure follows standard derivatives practices with maker-taker fees, pass-through charges from the designated contract market, and liquidation fees. All such fees remain waived until November 26, 2026. New users must complete a risk profile survey before placing orders.

Settlement occurs through OG.com-affiliated entities registered with the CFTC, including North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. and CDNA acting as designated contract market and derivatives clearing organization. Crypto.com operates as an NFA-registered introducing broker under Foris DAX Inc.

Regulatory Context and Market Entry

The rollout follows the CFTC’s May 2026 policy update that expanded access to crypto perpetual futures for U.S. participants. Earlier examples include Kalshi approvals and Coinbase no-action relief. Kraken introduced comparable offerings in June 2026. Crypto.com’s affiliate secured its CFTC derivatives clearing organization license in September 2025.

Eligibility remains limited to traders who meet unspecified criteria set by the platforms. The offering is not open to all U.S. users or residents of restricted jurisdictions. Capital efficiency measures and risk controls receive emphasis in the product design, consistent with institutional standards already applied in other CFTC-regulated environments.

Official communications from Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek described the launch as providing a unified ecosystem with hedging tools and round-the-clock market access. The partnership combines Crypto.com’s retail distribution with OG.com’s clearing and compliance infrastructure.

Expansion Plans and Oversight

Additional assets and product types are scheduled for phased introduction. Related SEC registrations could eventually support single-stock perpetual futures. The CFTC retains ongoing supervisory authority over the registered entities and their clearing activities.

Market participants gain access to regulated leverage products within an existing app and exchange interface. The framework mirrors structures used for traditional futures while applying them to crypto undercurrents. Continued monitoring of position limits, margin requirements, and participant onboarding remains part of the regulatory process.