Kalshi Prediction Market Plans Crypto Perpetual Futures Launch On April 27

Kalshi is set to launch cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading on April 27, according to a report from The Information. The move would mark the prediction market platform’s entry into crypto derivatives.

The company, valued at $11 billion, teased the product via a cryptic LinkedIn video. A rotating torus shape appears alongside the word “Timeless” and the April 27 launch date in New York City.

What Kalshi Perpetual Futures Mean for Traders

Perpetual futures allow traders to speculate on asset prices without owning the underlying token. Unlike traditional futures, these contracts have no expiration date.

Positions stay open indefinitely, with a funding rate keeping prices aligned with spot markets.

The product name carries a clear signal. “Timeless” maps onto a contract designed to run continuously rather than settle on a fixed date.

John Wang, Kalshi’s Head of Crypto, argued in August 2025 that perpetual futures and prediction markets are functionally converging.

Why This Matters

Perpetuals are already the highest-volume product in crypto trading. US-regulated versions have gained traction, with Cboe recently launching Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures.

Prediction market transactions hit a record 192 million in March 2026.

Prediction Market Monthly Transactions. Source: Dune

By merging perpetual futures mechanics with prediction market infrastructure, Kalshi could attract institutional traders. The model offers continuous exposure rather than event-based binary contracts.

The platform operates under CFTC oversight, which may provide a regulatory edge over offshore competitors. Adding perpetual contracts would also let liquidity accumulate continuously rather than dispersing each time an event contract resolves.

The full scope of the product will become clear on April 27.