Overview
- The contracts went live January 14 on Bitnomial’s CFTC-regulated exchange, with access currently limited to institutional clients.
- Monthly-expiration futures offer dual settlement that pays out in U.S. dollars or APT depending on position direction.
- Traders can post crypto or USD as margin through Bitnomial Clearinghouse, with access provided via FCM clearing members.
- Retail trading is slated to open in the coming weeks through Botanical, Bitnomial’s dedicated platform for individual users.
- Bitnomial plans to add APT perpetuals and options, as leaders from the exchange and Aptos Labs say regulated derivatives infrastructure can broaden institutional participation.