CFTC

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a U.S. government agency that oversees the trading of commodity futures and options markets. Its main role is to protect market participants from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices while ensuring transparent and fair trading. The CFTC regulates platforms where people buy and sell contracts to purchase commodities or financial instruments at a future date, such as agricultural products, metals, or financial assets like cryptocurrencies. By doing so, it helps maintain confidence in these markets, supporting efficient price discovery and market integrity.