Perpetuals trading involves derivatives contracts that allow traders to speculate on asset prices without an expiration date. These contracts, commonly used in cryptocurrency markets, mirror traditional futures but lack a settlement date, enabling continuous trading. A funding rate mechanism periodically adjusts prices to keep the perpetual contract aligned with the underlying spot price. They offer high leverage and liquidity, attracting both retail and institutional traders.
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Perpetuals trading is a dominant activity in the cryptocurrency derivatives market, frequently reported in news concerning trading volumes, market sentiment, and exchange activity. The substantial leverage available can lead to rapid price swings and liquidation cascades, making it a focus during periods of market volatility. Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing perpetuals trading due to its inherent risks.
Market manipulation exploiting thin liquidity and high leverage is the fastest vector for mass user liquidation, circumventing smart contract security.
The new MarketCore infrastructure transforms the Layer Two into a foundational, synchronously composable engine for CEX-grade perpetuals and spot markets.
MetaMask is evolving beyond a simple wallet, launching a rewards program and its own token, alongside mobile perpetuals trading, signaling a major shift towards a community-driven DeFi ecosystem.
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