CFTC Press Releases/
CFTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities
The CFTC has extended the public comment period by 30 days, until August 26, 2026, regarding proposed rules for 24/7 trading of standard energy futures and the potential listing of perpetual energy commodity contracts.
medium impactneutralEnergy Commodities
Why It Matters
The extension indicates the complexity of integrating 24/7 trading and perpetual structures into traditional energy derivatives markets, which could significantly alter market structure and liquidity.