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CFTC Says CME’s Own Crypto Futures Data Shows No Harm From Perpetual Futures

Unchained·October 20, 2026·1 min read
CFTC Says CME’s Own Crypto Futures Data Shows No Harm From Perpetual Futures

In an Oct. 16 court filing, the CFTC said CME's crypto futures volume grew by 621,570 contracts from May to September, citing the exchange's CEO that customers haven't asked for perpetual futures. The regulator argues this data shows no harm from perps, countering claims of market risk.

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