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Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent

Friday, August 21, 2026


Perpetual futures, which allow traders to hold positions without expiration dates, have increased in popularity on cryptocurrency and derivatives exchanges. These instruments enable 24-hour trading across global markets. Trading volume in perpetual futures products has grown significantly over the past two years.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/wall-streets-existential-crisis-over-perpetual-futures-the-24/7-security-on-steroids-just-got-urgent.html

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