The SGX plans to debut Bitcoin perpetual futures in 2025.

Singapore Exchange to Introduce Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for Institutional Investors

Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) is set to launch Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, marking a major expansion into cryptocurrency derivatives, the exchange confirmed.

The new product will be exclusively available to institutional and professional investors, with retail traders restricted from participation. Bloomberg first reported SGX’s plans to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures.

“SGX Group is pioneering institutional crypto access with our perpetual futures offering. In an evolving digital asset landscape, trust and regulation are paramount, and our platform provides both. While regulatory approval is still pending, early responses from institutional participants in both decentralized and traditional finance have been promising,” SGX stated.

This move aligns with the broader trend of traditional financial institutions embracing crypto derivatives. In Japan, the Osaka Dojima Exchange Inc. is also working toward regulatory approval for Bitcoin futures, reflecting the growing appetite for institutional involvement in digital assets, especially amid supportive U.S. crypto policies.

SGX’s Bitcoin perpetual futures will undergo regulatory scrutiny from the Monetary Authority of Singapore before their official launch. Unlike conventional futures, perpetual contracts do not have an expiration date, allowing traders to maintain positions indefinitely. SGX aims to provide a reliable and regulated alternative to crypto trading, leveraging its strong credit rating of Aa2 from Moody’s.

By launching this product, SGX hopes to increase institutional adoption of cryptocurrency while offering a safer alternative to unregulated crypto exchanges such as Binance and OKX.

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