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Stacks (STX) Perpetual Futures

Stacks (STX) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Market Overview

Stacks is a Bitcoin Layer 2 that enables smart contracts and DeFi applications secured by Bitcoin's proof-of-work. STX perpetual futures are available on major centralized exchanges. STX perps are the primary way to trade the Bitcoin DeFi and Bitcoin L2 narrative with leverage, often seeing volume spikes around Bitcoin halving events and Stacks protocol upgrades.

Trading Tips for Stacks Perps

STX is the highest-beta Bitcoin ecosystem trade available in perps. When BTC rallies on institutional adoption or halving narratives, STX tends to outperform 2-3x. Use STX perps for amplified BTC exposure, but size down accordingly given the higher volatility.

Where to Trade Stacks (STX) Perpetual Futures

Stacks (STX) perpetual futures are available on 11 exchanges. Compare fees, leverage, and features below to find the best platform for trading STX perps.

Hyperliquid logo
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Maker Fee
0.015%
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
9.2/10
dYdX logo
dYdX
dYdX Chain (Cosmos)
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
9.0/10
Kwenta logo
Kwenta
Base, Optimism
Maker Fee
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.060%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
8.4/10
Gains Network logo
Gains Network
Arbitrum, Polygon, Base
Maker Fee
0.050%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
1000x
Rating
8.0/10
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.035%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
8.0/10
Maker Fee
-0.003%
Taker Fee
0.035%
Max Leverage
20x
Rating
8.0/10
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.020%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.8/10
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
7.8/10
DESK logo
DESK
Arbitrum, Base
Maker Fee
-0.010%
Taker Fee
0.017%
Max Leverage
1000x
Rating
7.8/10
Aevo logo
Aevo
Aevo L2
Maker Fee
0.050%
Taker Fee
0.080%
Max Leverage
20x
Rating
7.5/10
Aster logo
Aster
Arbitrum
Maker Fee
Free
Taker Fee
0.040%
Max Leverage
100x
Rating
7.5/10

Frequently Asked Questions — Stacks (STX)

What is the current STX perpetual futures funding rate?
The live Stacks (STX) funding rate is shown above, updated every 2 minutes. Funding rates are displayed as annualized percentages for each exchange listing STX perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest STX perp trading fees?
The lowest STX taker fee is 0.017% on DESK, versus 0.020% on SynFutures. The cost comparison table above compares total cost — maker/taker fees plus slippage — for a $100,000 STX trade across all 11 venues.
How does Stacks open interest compare across exchanges?
Stacks (STX) open interest is broken down by exchange in the chart above, showing the total value of outstanding STX 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 STX long/short ratio indicate?
The Stacks 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 STX perpetual futures?
Stacks (STX) perps are listed on 11 exchanges, including Hyperliquid, dYdX, Kwenta, Gains Network, and Bluefin, plus 6 more. See the "Where to Trade" section above for a full comparison of fees, leverage limits, and direct trading links for each venue.

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