CFTC’s “Market Emergency” and Why Kalshi Must Keep Trading
financial regulation Aug 12, 2026 6 min read

CFTC’s “Market Emergency” and Why Kalshi Must Keep Trading

The CFTC’s Aug. 11, 2026 market-emergency order told KalshiEX to keep operating under the CEA’s core principles, tied to New York’s July 31 state-court complaint. The move reflects how “emergency” rules are built around keeping trading orderly—managing positions, controlling trading, and adjusting margin to protect clearing and settlement.

by ahsan