Singapore Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 2025
Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) plans to launch bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, targeting institutional clients and professional investors only. The contracts await approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- SGX aims to enter the crypto derivatives market.
- Perpetual contracts allow continuous speculation without expiration dates.
- This move aligns with trends among traditional exchanges, such as Japan's Osaka Dojima Exchange seeking similar approvals.
- SGX's initiative could increase institutional participation in cryptocurrency trading.
- The exchange leverages its Aa2 rating from Moody’s for a secure trading environment.
The introduction of these products addresses credit risks associated with unregulated exchanges like Binance and OKX.