Crypto Perps Bring Chinese AI Stocks to Global Traders Ahead of IPO

Cryptocurrency exchanges have launched perpetual futures tied to Chinese AI stocks, notably CXMT, enabling foreign and crypto traders to gain exposure to pre-IPO and listed Chinese equities despite Beijing’s capital controls. Platforms such as tradeXYZ and Gate.com offer perps that track stock prices (often with leverage), blurring the line between crypto markets and traditional finance. CXMT’s Shanghai listing is targeting around $10bn, while regulators monitor how these instruments are classified and used, amid debates over hedging, access, and the evolving role of crypto-based equity bets.