CME lawsuit challenges whether Kalshi’s Bitcoin leverage push can become an everything-exchange

Jun 19, 2026 - 23:15
CME lawsuit challenges whether Kalshi’s Bitcoin leverage push can become an everything-exchange
The CFTC approved KalshiEX’s BTCPERP contract on May 29, one day after Kalshi submitted it under Regulation 40.3. The contract references spot Bitcoin, carries no expiry date, and perps generally allow leverage as high as 50-to-1, with automatic liquidation that can wipe out positions during sharp moves. CME CEO Terry Duffy announced the company would...

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