CFTC Reviews Trader Data Report as Kalshi Expands in Commodities

A top Wall Street regulator is considering changes to a weekly report covering the position of traders just as prediction market exchanges and offshore venues start to offer more contracts in the oldest corner of the derivatives market.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public input on its Commitments of Traders reports, which is widely relied on by hedge funds and other traders to help craft their strategies.

“After significant outreach and communication with the agricultural community and commercial end users, the Commission is examining the current structure and publication of our COT Reports,” CFTC Chairman Michael Selig ...