Perps Trading

Aug 04, 2026

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What Is Perpetual Trading in BloFin Wallet?

Perpetual trading (Perps) in BloFin Wallet lets you go long or short on market prices with leverage β€” with no expiry date β€” directly from your self-custody wallet. It is an on-chain DEX perp experience across 100+ markets.

What You Can Trade

BloFin Wallet Perps cover a wide set of on-chain perpetual markets, including:

Market Type Description
πŸͺ™ Crypto perpetuals Major tokens such as BTC, ETH, and other liquid markets
πŸ“Š Traditional / non-crypto markets Selected equity, index, and other tradable underlyings available in-app
πŸ“ˆ 100+ perpetual markets Long or short with leverage, settled on-chain

Exact listings, leverage caps, and margin rules are shown in BloFin Wallet before you open a position.

Why Trade Perps in BloFin Wallet?

Benefit Description
πŸ” Self-custody Trade from your wallet; you keep control of your keys
⛓️ On-chain DEX perps Positions and settlement run on-chain
πŸ“± One app Swap, bridge, earn, and trade perps in the same wallet
πŸ“‰πŸ“ˆ Long & short Express bullish or bearish views with leverage
♾️ No expiry Perpetual contracts stay open until you close or get liquidated

How to Start Trading Perps

  1. Open BloFin Wallet and go [Trade] β†’ [Perps]
  2. Choose a market and direction (long / short)
  3. Set size, leverage, and margin
  4. Review the fee and risk details shown in-app
  5. Confirm and manage the position on-chain

Passkey Wallet users can enjoy a smoother signing flow; Smart Gas (Passkey only) can help with related gas needs where applicable.

Fees

BloFin Wallet Perp fees are based on your 14-day trading volume tier.

Tier 14-Day Volume Taker Maker
Tier 0 (Default) Any 0.10% 0.07%
Tier 1 $1M+ 0.09% 0.06%
Tier 2 $5M+ 0.09% 0.06%
Tier 3 $25M+ 0.08% 0.06%
Tier 4 $100M+ 0.08% 0.06%
Tier 5 $500M+ 0.07% 0.05%

The fee shown in-app before you confirm is the one that applies to your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are perpetual futures in BloFin Wallet?

Perpetual futures (perps) let you long or short an asset with leverage and no expiry date. In BloFin Wallet, you trade them as on-chain DEX perps from your self-custody wallet.

What is an on-chain DEX perp?

An on-chain DEX perpetual is a leveraged perpetual contract you trade from your wallet, with positions and settlement handled on-chain.

What markets can I trade?

BloFin Wallet supports 100+ perpetual markets, including major crypto pairs and selected traditional market underlyings. See the full list in the Perps tab.

Do I keep custody of my funds while trading perps?

Yes. BloFin Wallet is self-custodial. You authorize trades from your Passkey or mnemonic wallet.

What is the difference between taker and maker fees?

Taker fees apply when your order takes liquidity; maker fees apply when your order adds liquidity. Your tier is based on 14-day volume.

Is perpetual trading risky?

Yes. Leverage can amplify both gains and losses, and positions can be liquidated. Only trade with funds you can afford to risk, and review margin and liquidation details in-app.

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