The Misguided Debate Over Perpetual Futures and Systemic Risk
As perpetual futures enter regulated markets, concerns about systemic risk have grown. However, the risk is not inherent to the contract itself, but rather a result of the venue's design choices, such as leverage caps, margin rules, and default management. The recent deleveraging episodes in crypto, including the October 2025 cascade, were caused by a combination of factors, including macro shock…