Webull Puts a Date on Perpetual Futures: US Rollout Begins in November

Eligible customers will use existing Webull Futures accounts, with positions subject to funding payments and margin-based liquidation.

Rhea-AI Summary

Webull (BULL) plans to begin offering perpetual futures to eligible U.S. customers in November, with broader availability anticipated before year-end.

The initial offering will include Bitcoin and other crypto assets. These contracts have no fixed expiration date. They will be listed on KalshiEX and cleared through Kalshi Klear. Additional products are planned, subject to applicable regulatory review and exchange listing requirements.

Positive

• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Perpetual futures rollout begins in November; Webull anticipates broader availability before year-end.

Negative

• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Additional products remain subject to applicable regulatory review and exchange listing requirements.
• Minor pointPositions incur periodic funding payments and face automatic liquidation if margin falls below maintenance requirements.

News Explained

For the new perpetual futures, access is limited to eligible U.S. customers approved for futures trading through existing Webull Futures accounts; positions incur periodic funding payments and are automatically liquidated if margin falls below maintenance requirements.

Key Figures

Annual perpetual futures volume: More than $90 trillion Initial rollout: November Broader availability: Before year-end

Annual perpetual futures volume

More than $90 trillion

Global derivatives markets, 2025

Initial rollout

November

Perpetual futures availability begins for eligible U.S. customers

Broader availability

Before year-end

Anticipated rollout timing

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: Sep 14

1 event

1. Sep 14

   futures product expansion

   24h Move

   -1.9%

   Added smaller CME equity-index futures contracts to Webull's existing futures lineup.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

perpetual futures, designated contract market, derivatives clearing organization

3 terms

perpetual futures financial

"Perpetual futures, or "perps," are futures contracts that provide continuous exposure"

Perpetual futures are contracts that let investors bet on an asset’s price without a set expiration date, combining the ability to use borrowed funds with a recurring small payment or receipt that keeps the contract price close to the actual market price. They matter because they offer continuous, high-leverage exposure and deep liquidity—useful for quick trading and price discovery—but also raise the risk of forced exits and amplified losses, so they change how investors manage risk.

designated contract market regulatory

"listed on KalshiEX LLC, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM)"

A designated contract market is a regulated, public exchange where standardized futures and options contracts are bought and sold, similar to a supervised marketplace with clear rules and a referee to enforce them. It matters to investors because trading on such an exchange provides transparent prices, predictable contract terms and built‑in safeguards that reduce counterparty risk, making it easier to assess value and execute trades reliably.

derivatives clearing organization regulatory

"cleared through Kalshi Klear LLC, a CFTC-regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO)"

A derivatives clearing organization is a regulated financial middleman that stands between buyers and sellers of futures, options, and other contracts to make sure trades are completed even if one side cannot pay. It collects collateral, nets offsetting positions, and runs backup plans for defaults, like an insurance pool for trades. Investors care because it reduces the chance of sudden losses from a counterparty failure, supports market liquidity, and makes derivatives trading safer and more reliable.

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Perpetual futures will include Bitcoin (BTC) and select crypto assets

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Webull (NASDAQ: BULL) an online investment platform, today announced it will offer perpetual futures to eligible U.S. customers starting in November, expanding its derivatives offering through access to a growing asset class through a regulated platform.

Perpetual futures, or "perps," are futures contracts that provide continuous exposure to an underlying asset without a fixed expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, perps eliminate the need to manage contract expirations or roll positions into new contracts. Instead, a periodic funding mechanism helps keep the contract price aligned with the underlying asset, allowing traders to maintain exposure for as long as their position remains open and applicable margin requirements are met.

"Perpetual futures have become a significant part of global derivatives markets, with annual volume reaching more than $90 trillion in 2025," said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO of Webull. "As this market continues to grow, we believe U.S. investors should have access to perpetual futures through a regulated platform they already know and trust, bringing a product with significant global adoption into the U.S. regulated futures market."

Webull's perpetual futures will be listed on KalshiEX LLC, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM), and cleared through Kalshi Klear LLC, a CFTC-regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). Webull will begin rolling out perpetual futures in November, with broader availability anticipated before year-end. The initial offering will include Bitcoin and other crypto assets, with additional products to follow, subject to applicable regulatory review and exchange listing requirements.

"As the U.S. market evolves to accommodate new derivatives products, bringing more activity into a regulated, onshore framework is an important step forward," said Tanmay Sheth, Managing Director of the FCM, Futures and Prediction Markets at Webull. "We see an opportunity to combine the accessibility of a modern brokerage platform with the infrastructure and risk controls required for leveraged derivatives. That means giving users clear visibility into margin requirements, funding rates, leverage and liquidation levels, while providing seamless access to a broader range of markets through a single platform."

Webull customers will be able to access perpetual futures through their existing Webull Futures accounts, alongside other futures products, while continuing to access stocks, options, crypto, and prediction markets through the broader Webull platform. Perpetual futures will initially be available to eligible U.S. customers approved for futures trading.

Positions are subject to periodic funding payments and automatic liquidation if margin falls below maintenance requirements. Perpetual futures involve significant risk and are not suitable for all investors.

For more information, please visit: www.webull.com/trading-investing/futures. 

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About Webull US:
Webull is a leading online investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Users of the Webull platform are empowered to pursue their financial goals with advanced charting tools, cutting-edge technology, and real-time market data. Webull's customers can access low-cost trading across a wide range of assets and tools, including securities, options, digital assets, and futures, along with wealth management services, and AI technologies, for an elevated trading experience. The Webull platform also supports other financial firms, including brokers, hedge funds, advisors, fintechs, and financial institutions. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Customers should carefully consider all risks associated with any investment, including the risks set forth in the disclosure documents linked below, and consult with financial professionals and other advisors before making any investment. Please visit http://www.webull.com/disclosures to read the applicable disclosure documents. Futures are offered by Webull Futures LLC, a Futures Commission Merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA). Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please review the applicable Risk Disclosure Statement and Futures Disclosures at www.webull.com/fcm-disclosures before trading. Futures accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). For more information about Webull, visit www.webull.com.

About Webull Corporation:
Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) owns and operates Webull, a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure and AI technologies. Through its global network of licensed brokerages, Webull offers investment services in 18 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Webull serves more than 29 million registered users globally, providing retail and institutional investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures, fractional shares, and digital assets through Webull's trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at www.webullcorp.com. 

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When will Webull launch perpetual futures in the United States?

Webull plans to begin rolling out perpetual futures in November 2026, with broader availability anticipated before year-end. The initial offering will include Bitcoin and other crypto assets.

Who can trade Webull perpetual futures, and what account is required?

Perpetual futures will initially be available to eligible U.S. customers approved for futures trading through their existing Webull Futures accounts. Positions are subject to periodic funding payments and automatic liquidation if margin falls below maintenance requirements.