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Everything You Need to Know About Perpetual Futures in Crypto
Perpetual futures, or 'perps,' have become one of the most traded financial instruments in crypto since launching in 2015.
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Perpetual futures, or 'perps,' have become one of the most traded financial instruments in crypto since launching in 2015.

Perpetual futures, or 'perps', have become a cornerstone of crypto trading since their 2015 launch.
Monthly trading volume in real-world asset derivatives hit $470 billion, led by tokenized equities.
Arkham data shows James Wynn lost $982,000 in 24 hours shorting S&P 500 perpetuals, adding to over 200 career liquidations.