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Kalshi Launches US 500 Perpetual Future as It Expands Into Stock Index Derivatives

CoinGape·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Kalshi Launches US 500 Perpetual Future as It Expands Into Stock Index Derivatives

Kalshi launched a US 500 perpetual futures contract, giving traders leveraged exposure to a broad stock index without a fixed expiration date. The contract tracks 500 large American companies, allowing long or short positions. This expansion into stock index derivatives marks a new phase for the prediction market platform.

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