EconomyKalshi’s planned WTI perpetual could leave traders exposed to weekend shocks
Regulated exchange Kalshi is preparing to seek approval for a West Texas Intermediate crude oil perpetual futures contract. The proposed product would trade 24 hours a day on weekdays but close over the weekend, potentially exposing positions to accumulated news when markets reopen. Unlike Bitcoin, physical oil lacks a single continuously observable spot market, raising questions about pricing and funding-rate reliability.
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Kalshi’s planned WTI perpetual could leave traders exposed to weekend shocks
Economy