Kalshi Wins US Approval for Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures
Sep 10, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Regulatory approval expands accessible, regulated gold exposure; could lift demand for gold ETFs (e.g., AAAU) and narrow price-discovery gaps via enhanced liquidity. Historically, new perps can widen participation and tighten spreads, though competition risk exists for legacy futures venues.
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Kalshi received CFTC approval to list perpetual futures tied to gold and silver in the US, with contracts launching this week. The move broadens Kalshi beyond prediction markets and could enhance gold price discovery and retail access while intensifying competition with traditional futures venues.
Kalshi gains CFTC approval for gold and silver perpetual futures.
Perpetual futures for metals launched this week on Kalshi.
First non-crypto perps approval; CME/CBOE concerns rise.
Kalshi cites regulated platform and risk controls as differentiator.
Kalshi plans perps for copper, equities, and currencies in August.
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