Chainlink News: On June 8, Kalshi introduced LINKPERP—the first CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contract tied to Chainlink available to U.S. traders. The launch comes as institutional ETF net assets linked to LINK surpassed $101.21 million, with no recorded outflows since their inception on December 2.
This regulatory breakthrough arrives at a time when LINK is trading around $7.88, marking one of its lower levels in recent weeks. The contrast is clear: strengthening infrastructure on one side, weak price action on the other—creating a complex backdrop for traders.
Chainlink News: LINKPERP Marks First Regulated Chainlink Perpetual in the U.S.
KalshiEX LLC, a CFTC-registered Designated Contract Market, self-certified the LINKPERP contract under Regulation 40.2(a). This is the same expedited pathway used for its BTCPERP launch on May 29, 2026, which positioned Kalshi as the first U.S. platform to offer regulated perpetual futures.
Through self-certification, Kalshi confirms that the contract adheres to core DCM requirements, including market oversight, position limits, and investor protections—without needing formal approval from the commission. This approach builds on the precedent set by the BTCPERP order (Release 9240-26).
The contract itself is cash-settled, has no expiration date, and trades continuously. It tracks the CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Real Time Index, published by CF Benchmarks. Each contract represents 10,000 LINK and is priced in USD per token, with a minimum price movement of $0.0001 per LINK, equivalent to $1 per contract.
Clearing is handled by Kalshi Klear, with built-in funding rate caps and more conservative leverage compared to offshore platforms. This structure reflects a strategic focus on attracting institutional participants rather than high-risk speculative trading.
Chainlink’s official X account described LINKPERP as “an industry first for a U.S. regulated market and a major step toward compliant access to Chainlink exposure.”
