The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is moving deeper into the digital asset market by introducing regulated cryptocurrency futures contracts aimed at institutional and advanced market participants, financial sources say.

From 24 November 2025, SGX’s derivatives arm will begin offering Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures — a type of crypto derivative that allows traders to take positions without the contract ever expiring — under a fully cleared and regulated exchange framework. The launch marks one of the first times a major traditional exchange in Asia has brought crypto’s most actively traded products onto a mainstream trading venue. (Fintech Singapore)

These offerings are designed exclusively for institutional, accredited and expert investors, reflecting a broader trend of linking traditional finance infrastructure with digital asset markets. By embedding Bitcoin and Ether futures into SGX’s regulated environment, the exchange aims to enhance transparency, risk management and liquidity while mitigating risks often associated with unregulated offshore platforms. (PR Newswire)

Perpetual futures account for hundreds of billions of dollars in daily global trading volume, yet much of this activity typically occurs outside regulated exchange environments. SGX’s move — which brings these products within a cleared and margin-managed system — is being welcomed by market professionals as a significant step toward mainstream institutional access to crypto derivatives in Asia. (Caproasia)

The Singapore initiative also sits against a backdrop of evolving digital-asset regulation, with authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore positioning the city-state as a hub for compliant and innovative financial products. (Fintech Singapore)