Kalshi's newly launched perpetual contracts have achieved a trading volume of over $5.5 billion within just two weeks, as the company plans to expand beyond digital assets. Currently offering 11 perpetual contracts for crypto tokens, Kalshi is in talks with regulators to introduce more contracts and diversify into other asset classes. The perpetual contracts, approved by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), represent Kalshi's strategic move beyond its traditional event-driven contracts. The recent World Cup and NBA Finals have also contributed to a surge in trading activity, with daily volumes exceeding $1 billion for three consecutive days.