CFTC seeks public opinion on 24/7 trading of standard futures and energy perpetual contracts According to official announcements, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially solicited public opinions on two developments related to the energy derivatives market: one is to extend standard futures contracts to 24/7 trading, and the other is the possibility of listing perpetual contracts based on physically delivered or storable energy commodities (such as crude oil). CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated that this move aims to collect clear data-driven records to better understand the impact of these developments, while supporting responsible innovation and maintaining market protection from manipulation and interference. The solicitation of opinions is divided into two parts: one is to extend the standard futures contract to 24/7 trading but keep the fixed expiration date unchanged, and the other is to involve perpetual contracts for physical delivery of energy commodities. Comments must be submitted within 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.