Singapore’s leading derivatives exchange, SGX Derivatives, is set to launch two new cryptocurrency futures products this month, responding to growing interest from institutional investors. The exchange will introduce Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures, which allow investors to speculate on crypto prices without an expiration date, offering more flexibility than traditional contracts.
Bitcoin and Ether Perpetual Futures: What Investors Need to Know
The new futures contracts aim to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, giving institutional investors a regulated way to participate in the crypto market. The perpetual futures will be available for trading starting November 24, with SGX anticipating strong trading volumes.
Perpetual futures are among the most popular crypto derivatives globally, and SGX expects them to generate significant revenue. This launch comes after EDXM International introduced similar Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures in Singapore in July, signaling growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency derivatives.
Regulated and Secure Trading Under MAS Oversight
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will regulate the new contracts, ensuring they comply with local laws. While cryptocurrencies are legal in Singapore, they are classified as digital payment tokens, securities, or utility tokens—not legal tender.
By offering these perpetual futures, SGX strengthens Singapore’s position as a regional hub for institutional cryptocurrency trading, providing investors with secure, flexible, and compliant trading options in one of the world’s fastest-growing asset classes.
