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Kalshi to let clients borrow against crypto collateral for perpetual futures margin

  • —The arrangement is open to clients of Kalshi Prime, a US-registered FCM
  • —Kalshi Katalyst lends the funds; collateral sits at BitGo Bank & Trust
  • —Eligible collateral includes BTC, ETH and GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins
  • —More custodians are expected to be added later
Why it matters: The setup links custodied crypto to the regulated US derivatives market and could draw institutions without forcing them to sell holdings.
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Source: ChainCatcher 链捕手
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