Singapore Exchange’s derivatives arm is preparing to transform institutional crypto trading with the launch of bitcoin and ether perpetual futures on November 24. Designed to blend the stability of global derivatives markets with the flexibility of crypto’s most traded instruments, these new products mark a significant step in Singapore’s expanding digital asset ecosystem. Michael Syn, president of SGX Group, emphasized that digital assets have become an integral part of institutional portfolios, describing the launch as a deliberate move toward bringing disciplined, regulated structures to crypto trading.
SGX Introduces Regulated Perpetual Futures
Perpetual futures—futures contracts with no set expiry—have long dominated offshore and unregulated crypto markets, generating over $187 billion in daily trading volume. By introducing these products in a regulated environment, SGX aims to offer institutions a safer and more transparent way to access crypto markets.
The new contracts will reference the iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices, giving institutions benchmarked pricing backed by 24/7 data and trusted index methodologies.
Industry Leaders Welcome the Move
Major industry participants, including DBS Bank and OKX, have welcomed the launch as a timely expansion of Singapore’s digital asset infrastructure. They noted that SGX’s perpetual futures will provide institutions with more efficient mechanisms to gain crypto exposure, while improving overall market transparency and confidence.
With strong institutional backing and a regulated framework, SGX’s upcoming bitcoin and ether perpetual futures are poised to reshape how professional investors engage with digital assets in Singapore and beyond.
