Crypto derivatives have converged with Wall Street. Equity perps could soon prove it.
Crypto derivatives and traditional finance are converging, with perpetual futures emerging as a key bridge between the two, according to panelists at Consensus Miami. Industry leaders expect the volume of offshore traded equity perps to surpass crypto perps within the next two to three years.
Crypto derivatives and traditional finance are rapidly converging, driven by the growth of perpetual futures. Panelists at Consensus Miami said the regulatory infrastructure enabling this crossover is already in place. Perpetual futures, once a niche crypto instrument, are expanding to equities, commodities, and beyond. By early 2026, derivatives made up over 70% of global crypto trading, led by perpetual futures. Mike Harvey, head of Franchise trading at Galaxy, expects the volume of offshore traded equity perps to exceed crypto perps within two to three years. The necessary infrastructure to bring equities to blockchain rails is already in place, and industry leaders say the next phase is about scaling volumes and adoption.
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