Emre Yumlu 
Decentralized derivatives exchange Hyperliquid, operating on its own layer-1 blockchain, has officially submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) supporting 24/7 crypto derivatives trading.
Hyperliquid Labs’ Statement
In a May 23 post on X (formerly Twitter), Hyperliquid Labs announced that it had submitted two separate comment letters in response to the CFTC’s requests for comment on perpetual futures and 24/7 trading. The platform stated:
“We appreciate the CFTC’s leadership in recognizing the importance of these issues for the evolution of global market dynamics.”
The team emphasized its ongoing commitment to advancing the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, stating that its implementation showcases a model that enhances market efficiency, prioritizes user protection, and upholds system integrity.
Regulatory Green Light for Perpetual Futures in the U.S.
Hyperliquid’s move came shortly after CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger suggested that crypto-based perpetual futures may soon receive regulatory approval in the United States. She indicated that such derivative products could “launch very soon.”
“We’re receiving some applications, and I believe we’ll see these products live in the market shortly,” Mersinger said, also noting the importance of bringing this type of trading activity back onshore in the U.S.
Perpetual futures contracts allow traders to speculate on an asset’s price without owning it, similar to traditional futures, but without an expiry date. These contracts remain open indefinitely and are anchored to the spot market price through a funding rate mechanism.
Crypto Derivatives Market Gains Momentum
The crypto derivatives sector has recently seen a surge in activity, marked by new product launches, acquisitions, and regulatory updates. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently announced the acquisition of the crypto derivatives platform Deribit, and noted that the company would continue exploring merger and acquisition opportunities.
His comments came after the acquisition of Deribit—one of the largest crypto derivatives exchanges globally. Meanwhile, the European market is also seeing a flurry of activity. For instance, Gemini has received regulatory approval to expand its crypto derivatives trading services across Europe.
DeFi platform Synthetix is also preparing to re-enter the derivatives space, announcing plans to re-acquire its former crypto options platform Derive.
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