Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket have announced the launch of perpetual futures for cryptocurrencies. These new instruments will allow users to trade with leverage.
According to The Information, Kalshi is set to introduce the product in the coming weeks. Initially, users will have access to contracts for Bitcoin and other digital assets, with plans to expand into commodities later.
The platform will accept US dollars as collateral and aims to implement stablecoins in the second quarter. Last month, Kalshi received a license for margin trading in the US, as reported by The Information.
Polymarket confirmed the launch of a similar service on its social media. The company shared a video showcasing the interface for futures on crypto assets, stocks, and commodities.
We price the future.
ā Polymarket (@Polymarket) April 21, 2026
Now you can lever it.
Perps are coming to Polymarket.
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The platform has opened a waitlist for the tool, which will be available on the international version of the exchange operating outside US jurisdiction.
Perpetual futures have no expiration date and are popular in the crypto industry. CFTC Chairman Michael Selinger previously urged officials to establish clear regulations for prediction markets.
In April, analysts at Bernstein predicted that by 2030, the total turnover of prediction markets could reach $1 trillion.