Webull plans US perpetual futures launch

Webull is preparing to offer perpetual futures to eligible US investors. The rollout is expected to begin in November with Bitcoin and a selected group of digital assets.

The contracts will sit within existing Webull Futures accounts. They will add to a product range that already includes shares, options, cryptocurrencies, traditional futures and prediction markets.

The move is part of Webull's wider effort to bring traditional financial markets and digital assets closer together.

Webull Group President and US CEO Anthony Denier said global perpetual futures trading volume passed $90 trillion in 2025. This points to growing demand for flexible, leveraged ways to trade crypto.

Unlike traditional futures, perpetual futures do not expire. Traders can therefore keep positions open without having to roll contracts forward.

As use of these products grows globally, regulated access in the US could attract more investors looking for exposure to this part of the market.

The contracts will be listed on KalshiEX, a CFTC-regulated designated contract market, and cleared through Kalshi Klear. Webull Futures will provide brokerage access.

Webull also plans to add more perpetual futures products over time. These will depend on regulatory approval and exchange listing requirements.

The products offer more flexibility and trading opportunities, but they also carry risks. These include funding payments and automatic liquidation if investors do not maintain margin requirements.

What RHR thinks

We believe this is another significant step towards digital asset derivatives becoming mainstream in regulated US markets. Demand for new crypto products continues to grow. Brokers that can make these products accessible while meeting regulatory requirements and managing risk are likely to have a competitive advantage as the market develops.

What this means for hiring. The move affects roles supporting regulated trading products, particularly around regulation and risk management, as Webull plans further products subject to regulatory approval and exchange listing requirements. It also matters for people working across brokerage and digital asset products as traditional markets and crypto move closer together.