Bitnomial Launches First CFTC-Regulated Leveraged Retail Spot Crypto Exchange
Bitnomial, Inc. is set to launch the first leveraged retail spot crypto exchange operating under CFTC oversight as a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO). The platform, launching the week of December 8, 2025, unifies spot trading with derivatives—including futures, perpetuals, and options—under a single regulated framework.
Portfolio margining and net settlement mechanisms aim to enhance capital efficiency for both institutional and retail traders. The move addresses longstanding regulatory uncertainties for U.S. market participants seeking compliant crypto exposure.
By consolidating multiple product types on one platform, Bitnomial challenges incumbent exchanges with a federally supervised alternative. The development signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto markets within existing regulatory perimeters.