CFTC seeks public opinion on the use, benefits, and risks of perpetual contracts in the derivatives market

BlockBeats News: On April 22, according to the announcement of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Market Supervision, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants departments jointly issued a "Notice for Soliciting Opinions" to comprehensively evaluate the potential uses, benefits, and risks of perpetual contracts in the "perpetual derivatives" market under their supervision. The focus of the consultation includes comments on the characteristics of perpetual derivatives, including features that may vary across different products, as well as their impact on trading, clearing, and risk management. Comments are also sought on the risks associated with perpetual derivatives, including those related to market integrity, customer protection, or retail transactions.