The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public input on proposals to extend trading hours for standard futures contracts to 24/7 and to introduce perpetual contracts for energy commodities. This initiative, announced by CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, aims to gather comprehensive data to assess the potential impacts on market integrity and innovation. The public comment period, which is open for 30 days following the Federal Register publication, is divided into two sections. The first addresses the continuous trading of standard futures contracts, while the second focuses on perpetual contracts with physically deliverable energy commodities like crude oil. The CFTC emphasizes the importance of understanding these developments to ensure market stability and prevent manipulation.