Perpetuals could complement traditional markets rather than drain liquidity, analysis finds
24th August, 2026
Narayani Srinivasan
A study examining Bitcoin and crude oil markets found little evidence that perpetual futures undermine established futures exchanges, while suggesting they can expand hedging access and extend price discovery beyond traditional market hours.
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