Bitcoin perpetual futures are coming to U.S. brokerage accounts

Webull plans to put Kalshi’s regulated perpetual futures in front of eligible American brokerage customers in November. The contract never expires, but funding, margin and a separate clearinghouse still determine what a position costs and when it closes. Summary Webull announced an initial November rollout on October 20, 2026. The CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP contract on May 29. Kalshi says funding adjustments occur 3 times each day in its app. Webull expects wider access before the end of 2026. The initial lineup includes Bitcoin and selected crypto assets, subject to listing requirements. Webull has announced plans to offer Bitcoin and other crypto perpetual futures to eligible U.S. customers starting in November. The company’s October 20 release identifies KalshiEX as the exchange and Kalshi Klear as the clearinghouse. Customers approved for futures trading would use existing Webull Futures accounts. Webull has not published the exact launch day, the full asset list or the initial margin schedule for every contract. For a brokerage customer familiar with stock options or conventional futures, the unfamiliar feature is the absence of expiry. The position can remain open as long...