Singapore Exchange (SGX) Launches Regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures

SGX Derivatives, the derivatives arm of the Singapore Exchange Group, announced the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures contracts on November 19, 2025.

The contracts are set to begin trading on November 24th.

Bridging institutional finance and crypto derivatives

This initiative is monumental because it brings the crypto markets most popular and liquid product—the perpetual future—into a fully regulated, exchange-cleared framework used by traditional financial (TradFi) institutions.

Perpetual futures globally account for vast daily trading volumes (over $187 billion), yet these flows largely occur on offshore, unregulated platforms. By bringing these flows on-exchange, SGX will apply the same robust clearing, margining, and risk management standards that underpin global financial markets. This allows institutional, accredited, and expert investors to gain highly leveraged exposure to the two largest digital assets with the trust and transparency required by fiduciaries.

A new standard

Michael Syn, President of SGX Group, emphasized that this move is the “next logical and deliberate step” in applying institutional discipline to cryptos most dynamic products. Supported by major players like DBS and Liquibit Capital, the launch signals that regulated Asia is now directly competing with offshore venues by offering superior risk management for professional traders.

SGXs move sets a new standard for global financial hubs seeking to safely monetize the massive institutional demand for crypto exposure, particularly in the derivatives space, without compromising financial stability.

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