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The future of the perpetual contract market is at a critical turning point, shaped by fierce competition, product innovation, and evolving regulations. Its development will revolve around the following key trends:
⚔️ Track upgrade: predicting the entry of major players from other sectors
The perpetual contract market is welcoming heavyweight new entrants, and the competitive landscape will undergo profound changes. In April 2026, two industry leaders in prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, almost simultaneously announced their entry into the perpetual contract track, marking a shift from niche event-driven markets to the mainstream stage of trillion-dollar derivatives.
In summary, the future of the perpetual contract market will be full of opportunities and challenges. On one hand, RWA and on-chain trading open up huge growth potential; on the other hand, cross-sector competition among giants and the constantly evolving regulatory environment also make the market full of uncertainties.