Singapore Exchange to list Bitcoin futures in H2 2025: Report

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is planning to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, pending approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This move aims to expand institutional market access for professional investors. SGX's Bitcoin products will be restricted to institutional and professional investors, excluding retail investors. The exchange expects to offer a trusted alternative for trading cryptocurrency futures, backed by its Aa2 rating from Moody's Ratings. Bitcoin perpetual futures are a type of cryptocurrency derivative that allows investors to speculate on future price movements without holding the asset. Unlike traditional crypto futures, perpetual futures have no expiration date. Singapore is becoming a global leader in cryptocurrency and blockchain acceptance, with the MAS adopting crypto-friendly regulations. This development is part of a growing trend in crypto futures, with other exchanges such as EDX Markets and Osaka Dojima Exchange also seeking to launch Bitcoin futures trading in Singapore and Japan, respectively. If approved, Osaka Dojima Exchange could become one of the first traditional exchanges in Asia to handle Bitcoin futures. SGX and the MAS did not respond to requests for comment on the potential introduction of Bitcoin perpetual futures.