Bitnomial Launches First US Regulated Tezos XTZ Futures for Institutional and Retail Traders

• Bitnomial launches the first US regulated Tezos futures giving traders compliant price exposure across markets.

• XTZ futures add a regulated path for institutions seeking crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin in US markets.

• Tezos gains regulated price discovery after years of upgrades and steady network development.

Chicago-based Bitnomial has launched regulated futures tied to Tezos’ XTZ token in the United States. The listing marks the first US-regulated futures market for XTZ. The contracts are live for institutional traders and will extend to retail access through Bitnomial’s Botanical platform.

✦ Bitnomial introduces first US-regulated Tezos $XTZ futures for retail investors:

Bitnomial has unveiled futures for Tezos $XTZ’s XTZ token, marking a significant milestone as the first US Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated futures market for this asset. This…

— ZoneCrypto (@ZoneCrypto) February 4, 2026

The move follows Bitnomial’s January rollout of Aptos futures. It also reflects the exchange’s strategy to expand regulated derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Tezos Futures Reach US-Regulated Markets

The XTZ futures allow traders to gain price exposure without holding the token directly. Traders can post margin using cryptocurrency or US dollars. As a result, the product supports hedging and directional strategies across market conditions. Moreover, regulated futures often enable standardized pricing and oversight. Therefore, the launch places Tezos within established US derivatives infrastructure. The contracts operate under Commodity Futures Trading Commission supervision.

Exchange Expands Beyond Bitcoin and Ether

Bitnomial has steadily listed regulated futures for major altcoins. Previously, the exchange launched futures tied to Cardano, XRP, and Aptos. Bitnomial recently launched the first US regulated Aptos APT futures for institutional and retail traders. Additionally, Bitnomial became the first exchange to offer spot crypto trading regulated by the CFTC. Consequently, Bitnomial ranks among few US venues offering regulated crypto derivatives beyond the largest assets.

However, the expansion faced regulatory friction. In August 2024, the exchange sought to self-certify XRP futures. The Securities and Exchange Commission objected at that time. After later legal steps and policy shifts, Bitnomial launched XRP futures in March. The Tezos listing extends that trajectory.

Tezos Network Background and Market Context

Tezos proposed its network in 2014 and launched mainnet in June 2018. The project raised roughly $232 million during its 2017 crowdsale. It combined proof-of-stake with formal onchain governance early.Consequently, upgrades are approved by token holders without hard forks. Tezos gained artists and game publishers during the NFT wave of 2021 and 2022. That was aided by lower charges and energy efficiency. It also was able to win significant sports partnerships at that time.

XTZ reached an all-time high near $9.12 in October 2021. Since then, the token has declined about 95%. It currently trades around $0.46 and has hovered below $1 for over a year. Market capitalization stands near $514 million. In January, Tezos implemented its Tallinn upgrade. The change reduced base-layer block times to six seconds. This marked the network’s twentieth onchain upgrade.

Institutional Access and Product Roadmap

Regulated futures markets often precede broader institutional participation. They can support risk transfer and transparent price discovery. Accordingly, the XTZ futures add a regulated reference market in the US. Bitnomial plans additional products tied to Tezos. The exchange expects to introduce XTZ perpetual futures and options. Standard futures are already available to institutions. Retail access will expand through Botanical. Meanwhile, Bitnomial continues reviewing new tokens for regulated derivatives listings.