The Real Risk in Perpetual Futures: It's Not the Contract, It's the Venue
The introduction of perpetual futures into regulated markets has sparked debate, with critics warning of systemic risk due to high-leverage, retail-driven instruments. However, the risk is not inherent to the contract itself, but rather a result of the venue's design. Factors such as leverage caps, margin rules, funding design, and default management contribute to the risk, not the no-expiry cont…