KALSHI SEEKS APPROVAL FOR SINGLE-STOCK FUTURES

The futures trading platform filed with regulators to introduce perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, marking a new product category for the US derivatives market. Co-founder Tarek Mansour confirmed the company's intention to broaden its commodities lineup beyond current offerings. Perpetual futures are derivatives without expiration dates, allowing traders to maintain positions indefinitely. The expansion represents Kalshi's latest effort to diversify its contract offerings following its established presence in political and event-based derivatives. The regulatory filing signals growing competition in the US futures space as platforms seek to capture new market segments. If approved, single-stock perpetual futures could attract retail and institutional traders looking for alternatives to traditional stock trading and options markets. Alongside equities expansion, Kalshi's commodities push into agricultural contracts would tap demand from traders seeking price exposure to crops and related markets.