Kalshi Seeks CFTC Nod for Forex and Rates Perps
Kalshi files for perpetual contracts on foreign exchange and interest rates, expanding beyond prior crypto and commodity approvals.
Kalshi submitted an application on Monday for perpetual contracts based on foreign exchange and interest rates. Andy Ross, the platform's head of institutional business, confirmed the filing.
The application had not appeared in the CFTC public records system by Tuesday afternoon.
Prior approvals and open questions
The CFTC approved Kalshi bitcoin perps in May. The platform later added ETH, XRP, gold, silver, platinum, U.S. large-cap stock index and copper perps.
Exact filing details and CFTC timeline remain undisclosed. Scale of expected activity or revenue impact is not stated.