A post by @WatcherGuru on X.

A US judge ruled that stock perpetual futures trading may continue, lifting the immediate threat of a shutdown for venues offering the products. The decision preserves access to around-the-clock leveraged exposure to US equities, a fast-growing niche that had faced regulatory pushback over whether such contracts fall under futures or securities rules. Specific figures on trading volumes, open interest and affected platforms were not disclosed in the initial report. The ruling matters because it keeps a key bridge between crypto-style derivatives and traditional equity markets open, potentially encouraging more platforms to list stock perps. What to watch next is whether regulators appeal or issue formal guidance, and whether additional exchanges move to launch or expand equity perpetual contracts.