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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved the first regulated Bitcoin perpetual contract in the United States, greenlighting Kalshi's BTCPERP product and clearing the way for similar listings by Coinbase's futures arm. The move represents a landmark step in bringing perpetual crypto derivatives onto federally supervised trading venues. Bitcoin briefly climbed toward $74,000 as traders reacted to the news. CFTC gives nod to Bitcoin Perps in US The CFTC issued an order allowing KalshiEX, LLC, a designated contract market, to list a perpetual contract referencing the spot price of Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin still trades near its all-time highs. However, several on-chain indicators tracked by CryptoQuant signal a weakening of the accumulation dynamic among the main categories of investors.

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Analysts warn Ether's downside risks remain elevated as traders closely watch the $1,800 support zone for stability.

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The CFTC opened a historic path for bitcoin perpetuals to trade on U.S.-registered venues, bringing a major crypto derivatives structure under federal oversight. The move creates the first regulated pathway for spot BTC-linked perpetual contracts in the United States.