Kalshi Gets CFTC OK to List Precious Metals Futures - PYMNTS.com

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Kalshi has received CFTC approval to list gold and silver perpetual futures, marking its first non-crypto contract approval and a new venue for precious-metals exposure. The exchange is targeting metals next because of stated customer interest, with its commodity event contracts already generating more than $400 million of volume in seven months.

Chief risk officer Udesh Jha said metals, especially gold and silver, “have a story to tell because of inflation,” underscoring the macro narrative behind the launch. Kalshi is also seeking approval for copper and FX-linked contracts, while the broader article notes its crypto perpetuals have reached $44 billion in notional volume since May.