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Futures Market Oversight

Definition

Futures market oversight refers to the regulatory supervision applied to exchanges and participants involved in the trading of futures contracts. This oversight aims to ensure fair and orderly markets, prevent manipulation, and protect investors from fraudulent practices. For digital asset futures, it involves establishing rules for listing contracts, setting margin requirements, monitoring trading activity, and ensuring the integrity of price discovery. The objective is to extend traditional financial market protections to the nascent but rapidly growing digital asset derivatives sector.