Cardano (ADA) perpetual futures
ADA perpetual contracts on 27 reviewed venues.
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Funding rates
Annualized rates across exchanges
BinanceCEX
BybitCEX
OKXCEX
BitgetCEX
MEXCCEX
Gate.ioCEX
Open interest
Per-exchange open interest
BinanceBybitBitget
PhemexGate.io
HyperliquidOKX
KuCoinWhat the ADA data shows
13 of 23 venues quote the same ADA funding rate, +10.95% a year. The exceptions are BloFin at +24.09%, GMX at +18.13%, Orderly at +8.31%, and 7 more.
No venue holds half of the $424.3m in reported ADA open interest. Binance has the largest share, 22.7%, and Bybit is next with 15.5%.
HTX quoted ADA at $0.2450 and Lighter at $0.2443, a gap of 31.9 bps.
The ADA settlement periods differ: 13 venues settle every 8 hours; 4 venues settle every hour.
CoinGecko ranked ADA number 17 by market value on October 3, 2026, at $9.24b. Its price fell 4.1% in the 7 days before that date. The open interest in this read equals 4.6% of that value.
- Source: public APIs of 23 venues for ADA, read at October 3, 2026, 10:10 UTC.
- Market value: CoinGecko snapshot of October 3, 2026.
Where to Trade Cardano (ADA) Perpetual Futures
Fees and leverage limits apply venue-wide; confirm ADA limits with the venue.
| Venue | Maker | Taker | Max leverage | Rating | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.015% | 0.045% | 40x | 9.2 | ADA | |
| 0.010% | 0.050% | 50x | 9.0 | ADA | |
| 0.04% or 0.06% position fee | 100x | 8.5 | ADA | ||
| 0.035% position fee | 1000x | 8.0 | ADA | ||
| 0.010% | 0.035% | 50x | 8.0 | ADA | |
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 100x | 8.0 | ADA | |
| 0.010% | 0.020% | 100x | 7.8 | ADA | |
| Free | 0.030% | 50x | 7.8 | ADA | |
| -0.010% | 0.017% | 1000x | 7.8 | ADA | |
| 0.050% | 0.080% | 20x | 7.5 | ADA | |
| Free | 0.040% | 200x | 7.5 | ADA | |
| 0.040% | 0.045% | 100x | 7.5 | ADA | |
| Free | 0.000% | 50x | 7.5 | ADA | |
| Free | 0.000% | 50x | 7.5 | ADA | |
| 0.03% position fee | 100x | 7.5 | ADA | ||
| 0.01% or 0.045% position fee | 100x | 7.0 | ADA | ||
| 0.045% or 0.055% position fee | 100x | 7.0 | ADA | ||
| Free | 0.025% | 100x | 7.0 | ADA | |
| -0.000% | 0.045% | 50x | 7.0 | ADA | |
| 0.04% or 0.06% position fee | 100x | 6.5 | ADA | ||
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 100x | 6.5 | ADA | |
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 50x | 6.5 | ADA | |
| 0.015% | 0.040% | 50x | 6.5 | ADA | |
| 0.010% | 0.040% | 40x | 6.5 | ADA | |
| Free | 0.045% | 30x | 6.5 | ADA | |
| 0.010% | 0.035% | 100x | 6.0 | ADA | |
| 0.020% | 0.050% | 100x | 6.0 | ADA | |
Cardano (ADA) market overview
ADA perps have the longest track record of any non-BTC, non-ETH altcoin derivative. Cardano has been a top-10 asset since the 2017 cycle, and its perp market reflects that longevity through consistently moderate funding rates and steadier OI behavior than newer altcoins.
Market structure
ADA perps trade on all major CEXes. Binance holds the deepest ADA book, with Bybit and OKX competitive. Among DEX venues, Hyperliquid and dYdX both list ADA perps. DEX depth is thin relative to CEX for ADA, making CEX venues the practical choice for positions above $50k notional.
ADA funding moves in a narrower band than most altcoin funding, because its perp market carries less leveraged speculation. This moderation reflects the asset's older, less leveraged holder base compared to newer DeFi tokens.
What drives ADA's funding character
Cardano's development follows a formal research process with planned upgrade milestones published in advance. The Cardano roadmap shows upcoming hard forks and capability additions. Traders open positions before a major upgrade deployment, which raises open interest into the release date.
The Cardano staking yield (currently around 3-4% APY based on Staking Rewards data) provides an alternative to perp trading for ADA holders, which reduces the speculative long bias that drives higher funding on non-yield assets. This contributes to ADA's characteristically moderate funding profile.
Correlation and relative value
ADA correlates with the broader L1 sector but tends to lag BTC and ETH in both direction and magnitude during early rally phases. It frequently plays catch-up in late-cycle altseason moves. A lower funding rate pays less to a short position that collects funding. Compare ADA against its peers on the funding rates tool.
Leverage settings of 5-10x are viable for multi-day ADA swings given its lower realized volatility. Use the funding rates tool to confirm ADA's current positioning before entering. Compare fees across venues at the cost comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cardano (ADA)
What funding data is available for ADA?
23 venues report an ADA funding rate in this read.
An annualized ADA rate extrapolates one reading and does not predict a return.
What open interest data is available for ADA?
19 venues report positive ADA open interest in this read.
The ADA total leaves out venues outside the read.
Which mapped venue has the lowest recorded ADA taker fee?
Paradex lists 0.000% and Lighter lists 0.000%, the two lowest of 21 mapped ADA maker/taker schedules.
6 ADA venues charge a position fee and are not compared.
Category: Layer 1