Webull plans to begin offering perpetual futures to eligible US customers in November 2026, with broader availability targeted before the end of the year. Its 20 October announcement identifies KalshiEX as the trading venue and Kalshi Klear as the clearing organisation, with access through Webull’s futures business.[1]
The planned access and infrastructure
| Component | Announced role or condition |
|---|---|
| Customer access | Eligible US clients approved for futures trading; phased rollout |
| Broker interface | Webull’s existing futures offering |
| Execution venue | KalshiEX, a CFTC-designated contract market |
| Clearing | Kalshi Klear, listed as registered in the CFTC’s DCO directory |
| Initial exposure | Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency contracts |
| Later products | Subject to applicable regulatory review and exchange listing |
The CFTC directory independently confirms Kalshi Klear’s derivatives-clearing registration and its permission to clear futures, options on futures and swaps. That registration establishes the clearing entity’s status; it does not by itself confirm Webull customer access to a particular new contract.[2]
Holding a perpetual contract involves more than entry and exit prices
Mechanics described by Webull
| Feature | Practical consequence |
|---|---|
| No routine expiry rollover | The exposure is designed to continue without the usual periodic futures rollover. |
| Periodic funding | Payments can affect the cost of maintaining a position and help align contract and underlying prices. |
| Maintenance margin | An open position must continue to meet the applicable collateral requirement. |
| Automatic liquidation | A position can be closed when margin requirements are not met. |
The published launch window remains prospective as of 26 October. Actual access will depend on the contract listing, Webull’s account approval and the customer-facing specifications released for the rollout. A plan for additional asset classes should not be read as a present entitlement to trade them.[1]
Sources & further reading
- Webull Puts a Date on Perpetual Futures: US Rollout Begins in November Webull · 20 Oct 2026 · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Registered derivatives clearing organisations Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Accessed 26 Oct 2026