# CFTC proposes framework for leveraged retail crypto spot trading

_Published Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT · Policy, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

The CFTC proposed a federal framework that would let crypto exchanges offer retail customers leveraged and margined spot trading without congressional action, The Block reported. These trades allow customers to take positions using borrowed funds.

The agency floated a new "crypto asset market" exchange category but said it cannot require crypto to trade on CFTC platforms without Congress.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261005/p26#a261005p26)

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