Regulators seek industry feedback on aligning margin requirements amid growing crypto derivatives trading challenges.
US regulators are exploring unified portfolio margin rules for securities and derivatives, including crypto assets. The move follows concerns over applying traditional frameworks to digital assets like perpetual futures, which CFTC Chair Mike Selig called a poor fit for commodity markets.
Current rules treat securities and derivatives separately, complicating risk management for firms trading both. The push for alignment comes as crypto derivatives volumes surge, raising questions about regulatory consistency across asset classes.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but the proposal could reshape capital requirements for firms active in both traditional and crypto markets.