Webull to Launch Perpetual Futures on US Platform
Online investment platform Webull is set to introduce perpetual futures contracts, a type of derivative that does not expire, to its U.S. offerings next month.
Webull plans to begin offering perpetual futures contracts on its online investment platform next month, marking a new type of derivative for regulated U.S. markets. These contracts, unlike traditional futures, do not have an expiration date. The introduction of perpetual futures by Webull will provide U.S. traders with a novel financial instrument for managing and speculating on market movements.
Perpetual futures have become popular in some international markets, particularly in the cryptocurrency space, due to their flexibility and the absence of a fixed expiry date. This allows traders to hold positions indefinitely, provided they meet margin requirements. The move by Webull suggests an expansion of the derivative offerings available to retail investors on U.S.-regulated platforms.