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Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) perpetual futures
Live funding rates, open interest, and measured trade costs for Nikkei 225. 2 venues in the PerpFinder venue map list NIKKEI perps.
Where to Trade Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) Perpetual Futures
Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) perpetual futures are live on 2 venues. The venue cards compare open interest, 24h volume, and funding. The data updates every two minutes, and each card links directly to NIKKEI trading.
Market Overview
The Nikkei 225 is Japan's flagship stock market index, tracking 225 large-cap companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange across sectors including electronics, automotive, and financials. NIKKEI perpetual futures are uniquely influenced by yen dynamics — JPY weakness boosts Japanese export earnings and pushes the Nikkei higher — creating a distinct carry-trade-linked trading dynamic not found in other major indices.
Trading Tips for Nikkei 225 Perps
Nikkei and USD/JPY are positively correlated — yen weakness (higher USDJPY) lifts Japanese exporter earnings and tends to push the Nikkei higher. Use USDJPY perps as a leading indicator for Nikkei direction. Bank of Japan policy normalization, which strengthens the yen, is the primary tail risk for NIKKEI perp longs.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI)
What is the current NIKKEI perpetual futures funding rate?
The live Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) funding-rate panel updates every 2 minutes. It shows annualized rates for each exchange that lists NIKKEI perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest NIKKEI perp trading fees?
SynFutures is the only tracked NIKKEI venue with a comparable maker/taker schedule. It lists a 0.020% taker fee and a 0.010% maker fee. 1 position-fee venue is excluded from this maker/taker result. Use the cost comparison for total cost.
How does Nikkei 225 open interest compare across exchanges?
The Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) open-interest chart shows the total value of outstanding NIKKEI 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 NIKKEI long/short ratio indicate?
The Nikkei 225 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 NIKKEI perpetual futures?
Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) perps are listed on 2 exchanges: SynFutures and Ostium. The "Where to Trade Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) Perpetual Futures" section compares fees and leverage limits and gives a direct trading link for each venue.
Category: Index · Data updates every 2 minutes · All rates shown are annualized