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Kalshi launches leveraged stock trading following CFTC approval of perpetual futures

Chair Michael Selig announced on November 3 that regulated United States exchanges received approval under Rule 40.3 to launch perpetual futures on individual stocks. Coinbase Derivatives, Kalshi and Bitnomial had requested permission in September, and Kalshi opened trading giving users leverage on both rising and falling prices.

Regulated United States exchanges have received approval from the CFTC under Rule 40.3 to launch perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, according to ForkLog. Chair Michael Selig announced the approval on November 3.

Kalshi has opened trading on McDonald's, Costco and Qualcomm, ForkLog reported. The products give users leveraged exposure to both rising and falling stock prices.

From applications to trading

Coinbase Derivatives, Kalshi and Bitnomial requested permission in September, according to ForkLog. The November 3 announcement follows those applications, with Kalshi now offering trading.

The supplied reporting identifies Kalshi’s launch but does not establish whether Coinbase Derivatives or Bitnomial has begun trading these products. It also provides no leverage limits, trading volumes or detailed contract terms.

What it means for prediction markets

  • Kalshi’s product scope: The launch adds leveraged, stock-linked trading to a platform followed by prediction-market participants. The reported products are perpetual futures on individual stocks.
  • Approval versus availability: The regulatory announcement and Kalshi’s trading launch are distinct developments. The material does not confirm launches by the other two applicants.
  • Limits on interpretation: Without volume figures or detailed terms, the reporting does not establish demand, liquidity or the scale of traders’ exposure.
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