Singapore Exchange (SGX) Plans to Introduce Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in Late 2025.

SGX's Bitcoin futures will be restricted to institutional and professional investors, excluding retail traders.

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, a move that aligns with other major exchanges, such as Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange, also planning to launch Bitcoin futures.

This will provide greater institutional access to crypto markets through a trusted and regulated futures trading hub in Southeast Asia.

The Singapore bourse, rated Aa2 by Moody’s Ratings, is a reliable choice for institutional investors, while the new offering will be focused on this segment and won’t be immediately available to retail traders.

Moreover, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) must approve SGX’s Bitcoin futures before its official launch.

SGX Unveils Plans for Bitcoin Perpetual Futures

According to a recent report by Benzinga, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is gearing up to launch Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures in the second half of 2025.

This move will expand the offerings of the Southeast Asian bourse and provide greater institutional access to crypto markets through a trusted and regulated futures trading hub.

The report adds that SGX is aiming to introduce a new futures contract for bitcoin in the third quarter of 2025, marking the expansion of the exchange’s digital asset trading products.

Earlier this year, SGX announced plans to launch shares in China’s electric vehicle (EV) company NIO and other new listings in 2025.

Earlier this year, SGX announced plans to launch shares in China’s electric vehicle (EV) company NIO and other new listings in 2025.

Earlier this year, SGX announced plans to launch shares in China’s electric vehicle (EV) company NIO and other new listings in 2025.

The move by SGX comes as other major exchanges are also planning to launch bitcoin futures. Last month, Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange announced plans to launch bitcoin futures in the first half of 2024. This will make Dojima the first futures exchange in Japan to offer bitcoin futures.

Institutions Increasing Presence in Crypto

The increasing interest in bitcoin futures from major exchanges comes as institutions are becoming increasingly interested in crypto.

Earlier this year, several reports stated that a new crypto asset firm named EDX Markets, backed by the likes of Citadel Securities and private equity firm Dялджень, is planning to launch crypto futures trading in Singapore early next year.

This move will allow institutions to trade crypto futures in a trusted and regulated environment.

Crypto Market Still Volatile

Despite the growing interest from institutions, the crypto market has been struggling in recent months. Bitcoin price recently dropped below the $80,000 mark, dragging down the broader market with it.

According to reports, over $678 million in liquidations were reported on Wednesday alone, as macroeconomic worries, such as the possibility of new U.S. tariffs, continue to impact market sentiment.

Although institutional adoption is increasing and exchanges are expanding their offerings, the crypto market still faces several challenges that could shape its future direction in the coming months.