Crypto Asset Perpetual Futures

Perpetual futures are available across a wide range of crypto asset categories, each with distinct trading characteristics. Layer 1 tokens like BTC, ETH, and SOL offer the deepest liquidity and tightest spreads, making them ideal for high-frequency and institutional strategies. DeFi tokens such as AAVE, UNI, and CRV tend to see funding rate spikes around protocol upgrades and governance events. Infrastructure tokens like LINK and GRT correlate with broader DeFi adoption, while memecoins like DOGE, PEPE, and WIF exhibit the most extreme funding rate volatility — creating both risk and opportunity for funding arbitrage strategies. AI tokens, gaming assets, and newer categories like RWA are expanding the derivatives landscape with unique on-chain catalysts that drive perp market activity.