Kalshi seeks to launch ‘perps’ on equity indexes as it moves in on traditional exchanges' turf

CNBC•Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 02:22 PM•2 min read

The company is seeking to launch a "US500" perp tied to the MerQube U. S. Large Cap Index, according to a regulatory filing.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/kalshi-wants-to-launch-perps-tied-to-equity-indexes.html)

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