SGX to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures, Expanding Institutional Crypto Offerings
Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) is preparing to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the latter half of 2025, marking a strategic push into the growing crypto derivatives market, the exchange announced.
These futures contracts are designed exclusively for institutional and professional investors, with retail traders unable to participate. Bloomberg was the first to report on SGX’s Bitcoin perpetual futures initiative.
“As institutional interest in digital assets rises, SGX is committed to providing a secure and regulated platform for crypto derivatives. Our Bitcoin perpetual futures will offer market participants greater accessibility and trust in a well-regulated environment. While the product is still subject to regulatory approval, early responses from both traditional and decentralized finance players have been positive,” SGX stated.
This move reflects a broader trend of traditional exchanges incorporating cryptocurrency derivatives. Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. is also seeking approval to introduce Bitcoin futures, highlighting the increasing appetite for institutional involvement in digital assets, particularly amid favorable regulatory developments in the U.S.
SGX’s Bitcoin perpetual futures are pending approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Unlike traditional futures, perpetual contracts do not have an expiration date, enabling continuous trading opportunities. SGX aims to provide a transparent and regulated alternative for institutional crypto traders, reinforced by its strong Aa2 credit rating from Moody’s.
With this initiative, SGX seeks to enhance institutional participation in cryptocurrency markets while offering a reliable alternative to unregulated platforms such as Binance and OKX.
