Bitnomial launches first regulated Aptos futures in U.S.

Chicago-based Bitnomial Exchange, a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated derivatives clearing organization (DCO) and designated contract market (DCM), has announced the launch of the first regulated Aptos (APT) futures contracts in the United States.

This landmark offering provides institutional investors and sophisticated traders with compliant exposure to the Aptos Layer-1 blockchain ecosystem, which has rapidly gained traction for its speed and adoption of the Move programming language. Previously, exposure to derivatives for tokens like APT was primarily confined to unregulated or offshore exchanges.

The introduction of regulated contracts is critical for maturing the market surrounding Aptos. Bitnomial emphasizes that these regulated products adhere to rigorous oversight standards, offering increased transparency, reduced counterparty risk, and standardized clearing mechanisms—factors essential for attracting major institutional capital.

Regulated futures listings often serve as a strong signal of legitimacy for emerging cryptocurrencies. By adding Aptos to its roster of regulated products, which also includes Bitcoin and Ether futures, Bitnomial continues to expand the regulated footprint of mid-to-large-cap altcoins within the U.S. derivatives market, bridging the gap between traditional finance and emerging digital assets.

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