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Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) Perpetual Futures

Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Price
$69,498
Total Open Interest
$1.9m
24h Volume
$117.7k
Venues
2

Where to Trade Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) Perpetual Futures

Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) perpetual futures are live on 2 venues. Open interest, 24h volume and funding update every two minutes — compare them below and trade NIKKEI directly.

Hyperliquid logo
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Open Interest
$1.9m
24h Volume
$117.7k
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Lev.
50x
Rating
9.2/10
Trade NIKKEIReview
Ostium logo
Ostium
Arbitrum
Open Interest
—
24h Volume
—
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Lev.
200x
Rating
7.5/10
Trade NIKKEIReview

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 is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing 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?▼
The lowest NIKKEI taker fee is 0.020% on SynFutures, versus 0.050% on Ostium. The cost comparison table above compares total cost — maker/taker fees plus slippage — for a $100,000 NIKKEI trade across all 2 venues.
How does Nikkei 225 open interest compare across exchanges?▼
Nikkei 225 (NIKKEI) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding NIKKEI 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 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. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each venue.

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

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