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Kalshi Files for First Perpetual WTI Crude Oil Contract

Kalshi plans to file with the CFTC for a perpetual futures contract on West Texas Intermediate crude oil.

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As of 2026-09-05 00:30 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
Kalshi is preparing to file with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for approval of a perpetual futures contract tied to West Texas Intermediate crude oil, according to a source cited by Reuters. [1] Bank of America reported that roughly 5% of its customers sent money to online betting platforms, including sportsbooks and prediction markets, in July 2026. [2] The number of online bettors increased by 40% since the start of 2026, according to Bank of America's analysis of customer payment data. [3] Polymarket is legal in California and operates as a licensed prediction market regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). [4] If the CFTC clears the application, it would be the first perpetual oil contract to trade on a regulated US exchange. [5] Kalshi structured the contract to work around concerns the CFTC raised in its own review of round-the-clock futures trading and perpetual energy contracts. [6] The filing is expected to be submitted as early as next week and would seek approval for 24/5 trading hours. [7] A CivicScience survey cited in the analysis found that 34% of online sports bettors wager weekly and 23% bet daily. [8] Gen Z and Millennials accounted for 88% of online betting activity in July 2026, with Gen Z overtaking Millennials as the larger group. [9] New users in California can claim a $50 bonus trading credit by using the promo code CBSSPORTS after making a minimum deposit of $10. [10] The Polymarket US platform is distinct from polymarket.com, a global cryptocurrency exchange that is not legal or available in the United States. [11] The $50 trading bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 30 days after issuance, but earnings from settled trades convert to withdrawable cash. [12]
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  1. Kalshi is preparing to file with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for approval of a perpetual futures contract tied to West Texas Intermediate crude oil, according to a source cited by Reuters. · Unchained
  2. Bank of America reported that roughly 5% of its customers sent money to online betting platforms, including sportsbooks and prediction markets, in July 2026. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  3. The number of online bettors increased by 40% since the start of 2026, according to Bank of America's analysis of customer payment data. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  4. Polymarket is legal in California and operates as a licensed prediction market regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). · CBS Sports
  5. If the CFTC clears the application, it would be the first perpetual oil contract to trade on a regulated US exchange. · Unchained
  6. Kalshi structured the contract to work around concerns the CFTC raised in its own review of round-the-clock futures trading and perpetual energy contracts. · Unchained
  7. The filing is expected to be submitted as early as next week and would seek approval for 24/5 trading hours. · Unchained
  8. A CivicScience survey cited in the analysis found that 34% of online sports bettors wager weekly and 23% bet daily. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  9. Gen Z and Millennials accounted for 88% of online betting activity in July 2026, with Gen Z overtaking Millennials as the larger group. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  10. New users in California can claim a $50 bonus trading credit by using the promo code CBSSPORTS after making a minimum deposit of $10. · CBS Sports
  11. The Polymarket US platform is distinct from polymarket.com, a global cryptocurrency exchange that is not legal or available in the United States. · CBS Sports
  12. The $50 trading bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 30 days after issuance, but earnings from settled trades convert to withdrawable cash. · CBS Sports
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