Perpetuals
Trading
Trade perpetuals on shares, indices, metals, commodities and cryptocurrencies with competitive leverage, tight spreads and advanced risk management tools.
Shares · Indices · Metals · Commodities
Long & Short
Up to 1:50 Leverage
22+ Instruments
Markets
Up to 1:50
Max Leverage
Long & Short
Positions
What is Perpetuals Trading?
A perpetual is a financial derivative that allows traders to speculate on the price movements of an underlying instrument — a share, an index, a metal, a commodity or a cryptocurrency — without actually owning it and without an expiration date. When you trade a perpetual, you enter into a contract to exchange the difference in the instrument's price from the time the position is opened to when it is closed.
Perpetuals enable you to trade both rising and falling markets. If you believe the price will go up, you open a long (buy) position; if you expect the price to fall, you open a short (sell) position. Leverage amplifies both your potential gains and losses, making risk management essential.
Perpetuals enable you to trade both rising and falling markets. If you believe the price will go up, you open a long (buy) position; if you expect the price to fall, you open a short (sell) position. Leverage amplifies both your potential gains and losses, making risk management essential.
Why Trade Perpetuals with BITmarkets?
Leverage Trading
Access enhanced market exposure with leverage up to 1:50, allowing you to control larger positions with a smaller initial investment.
Go Long or Short
Profit from both rising and falling markets. Open long positions when you expect prices to rise, or short positions when you anticipate a decline.
Diversified Coverage
Trade perpetuals on global shares, indices, metals, commodities and cryptocurrencies — all from a single account.
No Ownership Required
Speculate on price movements without the complexities of holding the underlying instrument, custody or on-chain transfers.
Competitive Spreads
Benefit from tight spreads and transparent commission structures, with maker/taker fees scaled by your BTMT VIP level.
Risk Management Tools
Utilize stop-loss, take-profit and margin call protections to manage your risk exposure effectively.
CFD Instruments
Explore our available CFD instruments across shares, indices, and commodities.
| Symbol | Description | Type | Leverage | Min. Size | Step Size | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| GOOGL | Google Inc. | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corporation | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| NVDA | NVIDIA | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| TSLA | Tesla | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| V | Visa Inc. | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XOM | Exxon Mobil Corporation | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| CVX | Chevron Corporation | Shares | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| DJI | Dow Jones Industrial Average | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| HSI | HK50 (Hang Seng Index) | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| NDX | Nasdaq 100 | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| SPX | US SPX 500 Mini | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| SX5E | EURO STOXX 50 | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| UKX | UK 100 (FTSE) | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XAU | Gold | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XAG | Silver | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XCU | Copper | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XAL | Aluminium | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XNI | Nickel | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| BRNT | Brent Crude Oil | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| WTI | WisdomTree WTI Crude Oil | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| NGS | Natural Gas | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| Symbol | Description | Type | Leverage | Min. Size | Step Size | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI | Dow Jones Industrial Average | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| HSI | HK50 (Hang Seng Index) | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| NDX | Nasdaq 100 | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| SPX | US SPX 500 Mini | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| SX5E | EURO STOXX 50 | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| UKX | UK 100 (FTSE) | Indices | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| Symbol | Description | Type | Leverage | Min. Size | Step Size | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU | Gold | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XAG | Silver | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XCU | Copper | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XAL | Aluminium | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| XNI | Nickel | Metals | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| Symbol | Description | Type | Leverage | Min. Size | Step Size | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRNT | Brent Crude Oil | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| WTI | WisdomTree WTI Crude Oil | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
| NGS | Natural Gas | Commodities | 1:50 | 1 | 1 | BTMT VIP-based — from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker (BTMTVIP 1) |
Commission scales with your BTMT VIP level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual contract?
A perpetual is a derivative that allows you to trade on the price movement of an underlying instrument — a share, an index, a metal, a commodity or a cryptocurrency — without owning it and without an expiration date. You profit or lose based on the difference between the opening and closing prices of your position, and a periodic funding rate keeps the contract price aligned with the underlying market.
Which markets can I trade with perpetuals?
On BITmarkets, perpetuals are available on global shares (Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Tesla, Visa, Exxon, Chevron), major indices (Dow Jones, Hang Seng, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE 100), metals (Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminium, Nickel), commodities (Brent, WTI, Natural Gas) and a wide range of cryptocurrencies — all from a single account.
What is leverage in perpetuals trading?
Leverage allows you to open a position that is larger than your initial deposit. For example, with 1:50 leverage, a $1,000 deposit gives you $50,000 of market exposure. While leverage amplifies potential profits, it also amplifies potential losses.
What are the costs of trading perpetuals?
The main costs are the spread (difference between buy and sell price) and commissions. Maker/taker commissions are based on your BTMT VIP level — starting from 0.072% maker / 0.064% taker at BTMTVIP 1 — and scale down with higher tiers.
How do I manage risk when trading perpetuals?
You can use stop-loss orders to automatically close positions at a predetermined loss level, take-profit orders to lock in gains, and monitor your margin level. Never risk more than you can afford to lose, and consider starting with smaller position sizes.
Can I trade perpetuals on mobile?
Yes, you can trade perpetuals through the BITmarkets mobile app available on iOS and Android. The app provides full access to all instruments, real-time charts and order management tools.
What is the minimum trade size?
The minimum trade size for all listed share, index, metal and commodity perpetuals is 1 contract, with a step size of 1. Check the instruments table above for full per-symbol details.
Risk Disclaimer
Perpetuals are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how these contracts work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The value of investments can go down as well as up.
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