SGX crypto derivatives are set to expand as Singapore Exchange (SGX) prepares to launch Bitcoin and Ether perpetual contracts amid accelerating institutional demand. The move positions SGX as the latest major Asian exchange to deepen its exposure to digital asset markets.
The exchange announced that the new perpetual futures will be listed under its regulated derivatives framework, allowing institutional traders to gain synthetic exposure to BTC and ETH without taking custody of the underlying assets. The launch is expected to strengthen Singapore’s role as a regional digital-asset hub following a year of consistent regulatory clarity from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
SGX entered the crypto space gradually, initially offering blockchain-indexed products before moving into spot-linked derivatives. The upcoming perpetual contracts mark its first foray into a product type widely used by crypto-native institutions for hedging, leverage, and arbitrage strategies. According to SGX, the offerings were developed in response to “growing institutional appetite for transparent and regulated digital-asset instruments.”
In its official announcement, SGX stated: “These perpetual contracts are designed to provide institutions with round-the-clock access to Bitcoin and Ether market exposure within a regulated exchange environment, offering enhanced liquidity and lower counterparty risk.” The exchange added that the rollout will include safeguards consistent with its existing derivatives risk-management framework.
The timing aligns with a broader trend of traditional financial institutions integrating crypto derivatives into their product lines. Recent market data shows that institutional volumes in Asia have risen steadily, particularly in regulated futures as firms seek compliant alternatives to offshore platforms.
For context, Bloomberg recently noted the resurgence of institutional crypto flows across major Asian financial centers.
SGX’s expansion into perpetual contracts signals an important step in mainstreaming digital-asset derivatives in Singapore. By providing a fully regulated venue for around-the-clock crypto exposure, SGX could attract hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and asset managers that were previously hesitant to operate on offshore crypto exchanges.
Going forward, the success of the SGX crypto perps will depend on liquidity, integration with global trading desks, and continued regulatory support. If adoption scales as expected, SGX may explore additional digital-asset products, including options or multi-asset derivatives tied to broader blockchain ecosystems.
