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Wormhole (W) Perpetual Futures

Wormhole (W) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Market Overview

Wormhole is a leading cross-chain messaging and bridge protocol connecting over 30 blockchains, enabling token and data transfers between ecosystems. W perpetual futures are available on centralized exchanges. W perps offer leveraged exposure to the cross-chain interoperability narrative, with token value tied to bridge volume and messaging adoption across connected chains.

Wormhole's W token governs one of the largest cross-chain messaging protocols. Perp positioning in W is effectively a view on bridge volumes and multichain activity — and, as with most infrastructure tokens with scheduled distributions, supply-event windows have historically been the dominant funding catalyst.

Trading Tips for Wormhole Perps

W price correlates with cross-chain bridge volume and multichain activity. Monitor Wormhole message counts and bridge transfer volumes — spikes in cross-chain activity, especially around new chain launches or token migrations, tend to drive W price appreciation.

Where to Trade Wormhole (W) Perpetual Futures

Wormhole (W) perpetual futures are available on 7 exchanges. The venue cards compare fees, leverage, and features for trading W perps.

Hyperliquid logo
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid L1
Maker Fee
0.015%
Taker Fee
0.045%
Max Leverage
40x
Rating
9.2/10
dYdX logo
dYdX
dYdX Chain (Cosmos)
Maker Fee
0.010%
Taker Fee
0.050%
Max Leverage
50x
Rating
9.0/10
Gains Network logo
Gains Network
Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, ApeChain, MegaETH, Solana
Position Fee
0.035% when opening and again when closing; BTC and ETH review rate; other pairs can use different fees and spreads
Max Leverage
1000x
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

Frequently Asked Questions — Wormhole (W)

What is the current W perpetual futures funding rate?
The live Wormhole (W) funding-rate panel updates every 2 minutes. It shows annualized rates for each exchange that lists W perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest W perp trading fees?
Among 6 tracked W venues with comparable order-book schedules, DESK lists the lowest taker fee at 0.017%. SynFutures lists 0.020%. 1 position-fee venue is excluded from this maker/taker result. Use the cost comparison for total cost.
How does Wormhole open interest compare across exchanges?
The Wormhole (W) open-interest chart shows the total value of outstanding W 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 W long/short ratio indicate?
The Wormhole 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 W perpetual futures?
Wormhole (W) perps are listed on 7 exchanges, including Hyperliquid, dYdX, Gains Network, SynFutures, and Orderly Network, plus 2 more. The "Where to Trade Wormhole (W) Perpetual Futures" section compares fees and leverage limits and gives a direct trading link for each venue.

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