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Defense Index (DEFENSE) Perpetual Futures

Defense Index (DEFENSE) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Price
$62.01
Total Open Interest
—
24h Volume
—
Venue
1

Where to Trade Defense Index (DEFENSE) Perpetual Futures

Defense Index (DEFENSE) perpetual futures are live on 1 venue. The venue cards compare open interest, 24h volume, and funding. The data updates every two minutes, and each card links directly to DEFENSE trading.

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Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Open Interest
—
24h Volume
—
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Lev.
40x
Rating
9.2/10
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Market Overview

The Defense Index is a thematic perpetual futures contract on Hyperliquid tracking aerospace and defense sector equities including prime contractors, weapons systems manufacturers, and defense electronics companies. Defense perpetuals are driven by government budget allocations, geopolitical conflict developments, and NATO member country defense spending commitments. The sector has seen sustained multiple expansion since 2022 as European nations accelerated defense procurement in response to the Ukraine conflict.

Trading Tips for Defense Index Perps

DEFENSE perps trend with geopolitical escalation cycles — NATO summit communiqués and major conflict developments are the primary directional catalysts. US defense appropriations bills and continuing resolution funding risks are recurring events that can temporarily pressure defense stocks. The sector tends to hold valuation well during broader market selloffs due to government contract revenue predictability.

Frequently Asked Questions — Defense Index (DEFENSE)

What is the current DEFENSE perpetual futures funding rate?▼
The live Defense Index (DEFENSE) funding-rate panel updates every 2 minutes. It shows annualized rates for each exchange that lists DEFENSE perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest DEFENSE perp trading fees?▼
Among 2 tracked DEFENSE venues with comparable order-book schedules, SynFutures lists the lowest taker fee at 0.020%. Hyperliquid lists 0.045%. Use the cost comparison for total cost.
How does Defense Index open interest compare across exchanges?▼
The Defense Index (DEFENSE) open-interest chart shows the total value of outstanding DEFENSE derivative contracts on each exchange. Rising open interest indicates new capital entering the market, while declining OI suggests positions are being closed.
What does the DEFENSE long/short ratio indicate?▼
The Defense Index 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.
How can I trade Defense Index index perpetual futures?▼
Defense Index index perps are available on decentralized exchanges like Hyperliquid and dYdX. Create an account, deposit USDC or USDT as collateral, and open a long or short position with your desired leverage. Index perps trade 24/7, so you can react to market-moving events outside traditional trading hours.
Where can I trade DEFENSE perpetual futures?▼
Defense Index (DEFENSE) perps are listed on 2 exchanges: Hyperliquid and SynFutures. The "Where to Trade Defense Index (DEFENSE) Perpetual Futures" section compares fees and leverage limits and gives a direct trading link for each venue.

Category: ETFs/Indices · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized

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