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Ethereum Classic (ETC) Perpetual Futures

Ethereum Classic (ETC) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

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Market Overview

Ethereum Classic is the original Ethereum chain that continued after the DAO fork, maintaining proof-of-work consensus. ETC perpetual futures are available on all major exchanges with deep, established liquidity. ETC perps gained renewed derivatives interest after Ethereum moved to proof-of-stake, as miners migrated to ETC and made it the largest smart contract platform still secured by proof-of-work.

ETC Perps Data — Layer 1 Category

This page tracks perpetual futures data for Layer 1 blockchain tokens including 24-hour trading volume across decentralized and centralized exchanges, aggregated open interest, and real-time funding rates. For L1 assets, open interest trends are especially meaningful — rising OI across multiple L1 perps often signals a sector-wide risk-on rotation, while divergences between BTC and alt-L1 open interest can reveal shifting capital allocation. Funding rate comparisons across L1 tokens help identify which chains are attracting the most leveraged speculative interest. Liquidation data highlights cascade risk during correlated L1 selloffs.

Trading Tips for Ethereum Classic Perps

ETC tends to move with BTC during proof-of-work narrative cycles and with ETH during smart contract platform rallies. This dual correlation makes ETC perps useful for expressing views on either narrative. Monitor hashrate changes as a leading indicator for miner sentiment.

Where to Trade Ethereum Classic (ETC) Perpetual Futures

Ethereum Classic (ETC) perpetual futures are available on 9 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading ETC perps.

Hyperliquid logo
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Maker Fee
0.015%
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
9.2/5
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dYdX logo
dYdX
dYdX Chain (Cosmos)
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
9.0/5
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Kwenta logo
Kwenta
Base, Optimism
Maker Fee
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.060%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
8.4/5
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Gains Network logo
Gains Network
Arbitrum, Polygon, Base
Maker Fee
0.080%
Taker Fee
0.080%
Max Leverage
1000x
Rating
8.0/5
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Bluefin logo
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.035%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
8.0/5
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SynFutures logo
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/5
Trade ETCReview
Orderly Network logo
Orderly Network
NEAR, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, Ethereum, Mantle, Avalanche, Solana, SEI
Maker Fee
Free
Taker Fee
0.030%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
7.8/5
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DESK logo
DESK
Arbitrum, Base
Maker Fee
-0.010%
Taker Fee
0.017%
Max Leverage
1000x
Rating
7.8/5
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Aster logo
Aster
Arbitrum
Maker Fee
0.005%
Taker Fee
0.040%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ethereum Classic (ETC)

What is the current ETC perpetual futures funding rate?▼
The live Ethereum Classic (ETC) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing ETC perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest ETC perp trading fees?▼
The cost comparison table above estimates total trading costs (maker/taker fees plus slippage) for a $100,000 ETC perpetual futures trade across all major exchanges. Compare fees for ETC perps on both centralized and decentralized platforms to find the most cost-effective venue.
How does Ethereum Classic open interest compare across exchanges?▼
Ethereum Classic (ETC) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding ETC 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 ETC long/short ratio indicate?▼
The Ethereum Classic 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 ETC perpetual futures?▼
Ethereum Classic (ETC) perps are currently listed on 9 exchanges. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each platform.

Category: Layer 1 · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized

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