CFTC Seeks Input on 24/7 Energy Derivatives, Perpetual Contracts
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
CFTC Seeks Input on 24/7 Energy Derivatives, Perpetual Contracts
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Monday opened a public comment process on round-the-clock trading and perpetual-contract structures for traditional energy derivatives.
Industry heavyweights had raised concerns that offshore platforms and nonstop trading could amplify risk, prompting the agency to build a fuller record before markets evolve further.
Chairman Michael Selig said exchanges are already extending trading hours and introducing new contract designs, and the CFTC wants data to assess their market impact.
The move signals closer scrutiny of crypto-style perpetual products and 24/7 market models as they edge into more traditional commodities trading.