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Amid the ongoing expansion of regulated financial derivatives in the U.S., Alliance co-founder Imran Khan has warned that the launch of Ethereum, XRP, and Solana perpetual contracts on the Kalshi platform could harm on-chain liquidity. According to reports, experts argue that these products attract traders and institutions into closed ecosystems, potentially draining trading volumes from decentralized environments. This move raises concerns about weakening the liquidity pools essential for the crypto ecosystem in favor of centralized, regulated platforms.
This warning comes as centralized exchanges see significant growth, with Coinbase reporting strong institutional volumes in recent quarters, while platforms like dYdX continue to compete for decentralized market share. Per market data, the migration of liquidity to platforms like Kalshi, which operates under CFTC oversight, may bolster institutional adoption but places pressure on DeFi protocols. Analysts suggest this shift could lead to liquidity fragmentation between regulated venues and native crypto markets.
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Sign InLooking at current price levels, Ethereum (ETH) stood at $3,842.50 and Solana (SOL) at $162.15 (at close 2026-06-12). Traders should monitor liquidity flows in DeFi protocols over the coming days, especially with markets awaiting U.S. inflation data on June 10, 2026, which could impact risk appetite for digital assets. Additionally, initial trading volumes on Kalshi’s perpetuals will provide a clear signal regarding the pace of capital migration from on-chain to regulated venues.