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DAX 40 (DAX) Perpetual Futures

DAX 40 (DAX) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

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Market Overview

The DAX 40 is Germany's premier stock market index, tracking 40 of the largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange including Siemens, SAP, BASF, and Volkswagen. DAX perpetual futures offer exposure to European industrial and export-oriented equities, with price action closely tied to German economic data, ECB monetary policy, and global manufacturing cycle health.

DAX Perps Data — Index Category

This page aggregates perpetual futures data for global equity index contracts, covering trading volume, open interest, funding rates, and liquidation flows. Index perp data provides the most direct read on macro equity sentiment from a crypto-native perspective — SPX and NDX open interest levels indicate whether equity traders are positioned defensively or aggressively, which directly correlates with BTC and ETH risk appetite. Funding rate comparisons across index perps (SPX vs NDX vs NIKKEI) reveal which geographic markets are attracting the most leveraged speculative interest. Volume spikes in index perps around Fed decisions, CPI releases, and earnings seasons are among the most reliable cross-asset volatility signals for crypto traders to monitor.

Trading Tips for DAX 40 Perps

DAX is highly sensitive to German industrial production data and EUR/USD movements since export revenues are dollar-denominated. Chinese manufacturing PMI is a significant DAX driver given German industry's reliance on China sales. DAX tends to outperform other European indices during global industrial recovery cycles.

Where to Trade DAX 40 (DAX) Perpetual Futures

DAX 40 (DAX) perpetual futures are available on 2 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading DAX perps.

SynFutures logo
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/5
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Ostium
Arbitrum
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
200x
Rating
7.5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions — DAX 40 (DAX)

What is the current DAX perpetual futures funding rate?▼
The live DAX 40 (DAX) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing DAX perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest DAX perp trading fees?▼
The cost comparison table above estimates total trading costs (maker/taker fees plus slippage) for a $100,000 DAX perpetual futures trade across all major exchanges. Compare fees for DAX perps on both centralized and decentralized platforms to find the most cost-effective venue.
How does DAX 40 open interest compare across exchanges?▼
DAX 40 (DAX) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding DAX derivative contracts on each platform. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the DAX long/short ratio indicate?▼
The DAX 40 long/short ratio shows the balance between traders betting on price increases (longs) versus decreases (shorts) across exchanges. An extreme ratio in either direction can signal potential reversals as crowded positioning often leads to liquidation cascades.
Where can I trade DAX perpetual futures?▼
DAX 40 (DAX) perps are currently listed on 2 exchanges. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each platform.

Category: Index · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized

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