Key Facts

• Kalshi Inc. is considering launching perpetual copper futures as a new way for investors to bet on the value of copper, a move that could provide a new investment opportunity in the market.
• The planned launch of copper perpetual futures is driven by the expected increase in demand for copper, particularly due to the ongoing buildout of artificial intelligence technology, which relies heavily on the metal.
• Perpetual futures, a type of financial derivative that allows investors to bet on the long-term value of an asset, have previously been used for precious metals, indicating Kalshi's expansion into the base metals market.