Bitnomial is set to become the first U.S. derivatives exchange to offer CFTC-regulated spot cryptocurrency trading. The Chicago-based firm filed for self-certification under CFTC regulations, allowing it to list spot products, including retail leveraged spot trading. The rules, effective since last Friday, enable clients to buy, sell, and finance digital assets directly on the platform. This move positions Bitnomial to potentially launch spot trading in the coming days. The filing also indicates that Bitnomial will support non-leveraged spot trading, a popular option among retail traders on platforms like Coinbase and Kraken. However, the initiative may encounter challenges as Congress continues to draft legislation to define regulatory oversight of traditional spot markets.