KuCoin Introduces Perpetual Futures Linked to Tesla and Strategy Stocks

Crypto exchange KuCoin has introduced equity-linked perpetual futures that track the price performance of major public companies, including Tesla and Strategy. The new contracts, listed as TSLAUSDT and MSTRUSDT, allow traders to speculate on stock price movements through USDt-settled derivatives without owning the underlying shares.

These synthetic instruments have no expiration date and can be traded continuously, mirroring the round-the-clock nature of crypto markets. According to the exchange, traders can open positions with as little as 1 Tether, lowering the barrier for those seeking exposure to equity price movements via digital asset platforms.

Tokenized Equity Market Continues Rapid Expansion

The contracts rely on a pricing mechanism designed to follow underlying stock benchmarks while accounting for differences between traditional market hours and the constant activity of crypto derivatives trading.

Founded in 2017, KuCoin reports serving more than 40 million users across over 200 countries and offering trading for more than 1,000 digital tokens.

Interest in tokenized equities has expanded quickly. Data shows the market capitalization of tokenized stocks has reached roughly $1.03 billion, up from around $291 million at the start of 2025, reflecting growing involvement from fintech firms, crypto exchanges and traditional financial platforms.

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