KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform founded on trust, today announced the debut of its Stock Index Perpetual Contracts, with the first batch of contracts set to list, including the Tesla Index Perpetual Contract (TSLAUSDT) and the MicroStrategy Index Perpetual Contract (MSTRUSDT). The new product, which combines 24/7 trading, micro-contract entry from 1 USDT, and a risk control framework based on institutional-grade pricing, session-aware mark pricing, and EMA-based transition smoothing, offers qualified global users a more continuous, flexible, and risk-conscious tool for cross-asset allocation while further growing KuCoin’s cross-market derivatives infrastructure under its Trust-First strategy. Traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto infrastructure continue to converge.
Portfolio management is moving away from single-market participation and toward continuous risk management across time zones and asset classes as global markets become more linked and event-driven. Liquidity levels in conventional equities markets may fluctuate significantly around market open and close, leading to short-term price disruptions and raising the possibility of technical liquidations. By introducing equity-linked derivatives into a crypto-native, always-on trading environment, KuCoin’s Stock Index Perpetual Contracts are intended to overcome that structural constraint.
Key features include:
- 24/7 Trading Access: Equity-linked contracts are always accessible outside of regular market hours.
- Micro-Contract Entry: With positions starting at only $1 USDT, participation is more accessible to people worldwide.
- Institutional-Grade Pricing Framework: To better represent underlying market dynamics and lessen traders’ exposure to volatility across a range of liquidity situations, session-aware mark pricing and institutional-grade reference pricing methods are used.
- A pricing strategy called EMA-Based Transition Smoothing aims to lessen sudden disruptions around market open and closing.
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said:
“Global capital markets are moving toward a new phase defined by liquidity, real-time risk management, and seamless access. We believe next-generation financial infrastructure must go beyond asset tokenization. It must also provide more reliable pricing, more continuous market access, and more disciplined risk controls. The launch of our Stock Index Perpetual Contracts reflects KuCoin’s long-term commitment to supporting the convergence of TradFi and Crypto through infrastructure built on trust.”
In order to promote stable market operations and user safety, it will keep improving the product architecture, including possible improvements to pricing methodology, risk management systems, and liquidity mechanisms. In addition to broadening KuCoin’s derivatives offering, this launch embodies the fundamental tenet of its Trust-First strategy: long-term value in market innovation rests not just on increased asset availability but also on the robustness of the infrastructure and risk controls that underpin it.
KuCoin, a well-known international cryptocurrency platform with over 40 million users in more than 200 countries and regions, was founded in 2017. With access to more than 1,000 listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet, the platform offers cutting-edge digital asset services.
KuCoin’s dedication to superior security is shown by its SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, which have been acknowledged by Forbes and Hurun. Under CEO BC Wong, KuCoin continues to grow its regulated footprint, establishing a dependable and trustworthy digital-asset ecosystem with AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria.
*Important Notice:
- These contracts are synthetic derivative products designed to track the price movements of certain publicly available equity benchmarks. They are stablecoin-settled perpetual derivative contracts and do not represent ownership of any stocks or securities, and no shares will be delivered.
- Access to these products may not be available in certain jurisdictions and may be restricted based on applicable laws and platform compliance requirements. Trading derivatives involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire margin. If you have any questions, please seek independent advice. Before trading, please review the Terms of Use, Futures Services Terms, and Risk Disclosure Statements (as updated from time to time).
