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What is Perpetual futures?

A perpetual future (perp) is a crypto derivative with no expiry date, kept near the spot price by the funding rate. Perps are where most crypto leverage and short-term price discovery happen.

How to read it

Because perps never settle, funding and open interest on perps are the cleanest live read of where leverage sits.

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FAQ

Why do perps dominate crypto?
No expiry, deep liquidity, and high leverage make perps the default venue for crypto traders.

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