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ZKsync (ZK) Perpetual Futures

ZKsync (ZK) Perpetual Futures — Live Data

Market Overview

ZKsync is a zero-knowledge rollup Layer 2 on Ethereum developed by Matter Labs, offering low-cost transactions with Ethereum-level security. ZK perpetual futures are available on centralized exchanges. ZK perps provide leveraged exposure to the ZK-rollup scaling narrative, with price action sensitive to Ethereum gas fee spikes and ZK-proof technology breakthroughs.

Trading Tips for ZKsync Perps

ZK has a large token supply with significant vesting unlocks — always check the unlock schedule before multi-day longs. ZK tends to rally when Ethereum gas fees spike, as users seek cheaper L2 alternatives, making L1 gas a useful entry signal.

Where to Trade ZKsync (ZK) Perpetual Futures

ZKsync (ZK) perpetual futures are available on 5 exchanges. The venue cards compare fees, leverage, and features for trading ZK perps.

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
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 — ZKsync (ZK)

What is the current ZK perpetual futures funding rate?
The live ZKsync (ZK) funding-rate panel updates every 2 minutes. It shows annualized rates for each exchange that lists ZK perps. A positive rate means long traders pay short traders, while a negative rate means shorts pay longs.
Which exchange has the lowest ZK perp trading fees?
Among 4 tracked ZK 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 ZKsync open interest compare across exchanges?
The ZKsync (ZK) open-interest chart shows the total value of outstanding ZK 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 ZK long/short ratio indicate?
The ZKsync 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 ZK perpetual futures?
ZKsync (ZK) perps are listed on 5 exchanges: dYdX, Gains Network, SynFutures, DESK, and Aevo. The "Where to Trade ZKsync (ZK) Perpetual Futures" section compares fees and leverage limits and gives a direct trading link for each venue.

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