Kalshi introduces endless futures tied to major stock index

Kalshi has launched a new perpetual futures contract linked to its US 500 index. This contract lets traders hold positions for as long as they want without needing to roll over. The move is a key step in the growth of Kalshi as a financial exchange by offering direct stock market exposure. The company's chief executive officer noted that this allows users to take long or short positions on the index.

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The new perpetual futures contract tracks the Kalshi US 500 index. This specific index includes 500 of the largest companies.

Context

Perpetual futures are financial contracts that do not have a set expiration date, unlike traditional futures contracts. Exchanges offer these products to give traders continuous market access without the extra cost and effort of renewing positions periodically.