🌐 Perpetual Futures

The perpetual futures market is one of the most dynamic and strategic areas of on-chain trading. It goes beyond simply buying and holding — enabling users to trade in both directions, hedge risk, and apply leverage to amplify capital efficiency.

QuBitDEX's perpetual contracts are built to deliver a CEX-grade experience — with high-performance matching and low-latency execution — while maintaining the transparency and self-custody of on-chain systems.

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What is a Perpetual Contract?

A perpetual contract is a type of derivative with no expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, you can hold positions indefinitely without worrying about settlement dates.

Here's how it works:

• You can go long (bullish) or go short (bearish) on an asset

• All trades are margin-based — no need to pay the full notional upfront

• The contract price tracks the spot price, with a funding rate mechanism used to balance long and short positions

This type of instrument is especially suitable for:

• Traders looking to profit in both bull and bear markets

• Users who want to hedge their spot holdings

• Strategy-driven traders who require flexible position management