CFTC Rule 180.1

CFTC Rule 180.1 prohibits manipulative and deceptive devices in commodity and swap markets. Because it mirrors Rule 10b-5, courts interpreting it draw heavily on securities case law.

law and enforcement · updated 2026-09-08

See also

• CEA section 6(c)(1) — Section 6(c)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC authority over manipulative or deceptive devices in connection with a…
• Rule 10b-5 — Rule 10b-5 is the SEC's general antifraud rule, adopted under Exchange Act section 10(b). It prohibits any device, scheme or artif…

Terms that refer here

CEA section 6(c)(1)

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