Singapore Exchange Pushes to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in Second Half

# Singapore Exchange to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to list Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of this year, a move expected to significantly enhance institutional investors' access to the digital asset market. # Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Assets According to Bloomberg on the 10th of this month, an SGX spokesperson confirmed, "We plan to list Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of this year. The launch of this product will play a crucial role in allowing institutional investors to access the digital asset market within a regulated environment." A perpetual futures contract is a unique type of contract characterized by the absence of a predetermined execution period, allowing traders to hold positions for as long as they desire. The spokesperson added, "SGX aims to function as a platform bridging the traditional financial markets and the digital asset markets." # Awaiting Regulatory Approval, Retail Participation Restricted Currently, the Bitcoin perpetual futures product is awaiting approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). SGX clarified, "This product will be available to institutional and professional investors, with retail investors restricted from trading." Industry observers interpret this move as a signal that global traditional financial exchanges are showing increased interest in the Bitcoin derivatives market. Consequently, there is a growing expectation that similar initiatives may emerge in other countries in the near future.