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US Retail Traders Could Use Crypto Margin Under Proposed Rules, CFTC Chair Says

Oct 20, 2026 · 03:00 PM ET· updated 1h ago
US Retail Traders Could Use Crypto Margin Under Proposed Rules, CFTC Chair Says

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says proposed rules could let U.S. retail traders use crypto margin and leverage, potentially up to 7x, through federal platforms.

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