Perpetual Trading
Master leveraged trading on DPerp, DI Network's perpetual futures platform offering up to 50x leverage on synthetic assets with no expiration dates.
Getting Started
Prerequisites
Connected wallet with DUSD for collateral
Understanding of leverage and margin trading
Familiarity with perpetual futures concepts
Account Setup
Connect your wallet to DPerp
Deposit DUSD as collateral
Review risk parameters and position limits
Start with small positions to learn the platform
Opening Your First Position
Step 1: Choose Market
Select from available perpetual markets:
Crypto: BTC/USD, ETH/USD, SOL/USD
Commodities: GOLD/USD, OIL/USD
Equities: AAPL/USD, TSLA/USD
Forex: EUR/USD, GBP/USD
Step 2: Set Position Parameters
Step 3: Risk Management
Set stop-loss levels
Define take-profit targets
Monitor liquidation price
Understand funding costs
Step 4: Execute Trade
Review all parameters
Click "Open Position"
Confirm transaction in wallet
Monitor position in dashboard
Position Management
Monitoring Positions
Your position dashboard shows:
Current P&L: Unrealized profit/loss
Entry Price: Average entry price
Mark Price: Current market price
Liquidation Price: Price at which position gets liquidated
Funding Rate: Current funding rate
Margin Ratio: Remaining margin percentage
Adjusting Positions
Add Collateral:
Increase Size:
Partial Close:
Leverage and Margin
Leverage Levels
Major Crypto
50x
2-5x
Minor Crypto
25x
2-3x
Commodities
20x
2-4x
Equities
10x
2-3x
Forex
100x
5-10x
Margin Requirements
Initial Margin: Minimum collateral to open position
Maintenance Margin: Minimum to avoid liquidation
Liquidation Protection
Monitor health factor (should stay > 1.2)
Add collateral when approaching liquidation
Use stop-losses to limit downside
Consider reducing leverage during volatility
Funding Rates
Understanding Funding
Funding payments occur every 8 hours between long and short traders:
Positive Rate: Longs pay shorts
Negative Rate: Shorts pay longs
Rate Based On: Market demand and utilization
Funding Schedule
00:00
8-hour funding
08:00
8-hour funding
16:00
8-hour funding
Funding Calculation
Funding Strategies
Funding Arbitrage: Collect funding when rates are high
Rate Monitoring: Close positions before expensive funding
Delta Hedging: Hedge spot positions to collect funding
Trading Strategies
Trend Following
Identify strong trends using technical analysis
Enter positions in trend direction
Use trailing stops to protect profits
Scale out of positions gradually
Mean Reversion
Identify overbought/oversold conditions
Enter counter-trend positions
Target return to mean prices
Use tight stops due to trend risk
Scalping
Make many small, quick trades
Target small price movements
Use high leverage for amplified returns
Requires constant monitoring
Hedging
Hedge existing spot positions
Reduce portfolio volatility
Protect against adverse moves
Maintain market exposure
Risk Management
Position Sizing
Kelly Criterion: Optimal position size based on win rate
Fixed Percentage: Risk fixed percentage per trade
Stop Losses
Percentage-Based:
Technical-Based:
Support/resistance levels
Moving averages
Trend lines
Previous highs/lows
Portfolio Limits
Maximum 20% of portfolio in perpetuals
No more than 5 open positions simultaneously
Diversify across asset categories
Monitor correlation between positions
Advanced Features
Order Types
Market Orders: Execute immediately at current price Limit Orders: Execute at specific price or better Stop Orders: Trigger market order at stop price Take Profit: Close position at profit target
Conditional Orders
Set up automated trading rules:
If-Then Orders: Execute based on conditions
Trailing Stops: Dynamic stop-loss levels
OCO Orders: One-cancels-other orders
Time-Based: Execute at specific times
Portfolio Margin
Advanced users can use portfolio margin:
Cross-margin multiple positions
Offset long/short positions
Improved capital efficiency
Higher complexity and risk
Performance Tracking
Key Metrics
Total P&L: Overall profit/loss
Win Rate: Percentage of profitable trades
Average Win/Loss: Size of wins vs losses
Sharpe Ratio: Risk-adjusted returns
Maximum Drawdown: Largest peak-to-trough decline
Trade Journal
Record for each trade:
Entry/exit prices and times
Position size and leverage
Reasoning for trade
Outcome and lessons learned
Common Mistakes
Overleveraging
Using maximum leverage available
Not accounting for volatility
Ignoring liquidation risk
Chasing losses with higher leverage
Poor Risk Management
No stop-losses
Position sizes too large
Ignoring correlation
Emotional decision making
Funding Ignorance
Not understanding funding costs
Holding positions through expensive funding
Ignoring funding rate trends
Not factoring funding into strategy
Mobile Trading
Mobile App Features
Full trading functionality
Real-time price alerts
Position monitoring
Quick order execution
Mobile Best Practices
Use limit orders for better execution
Set up price alerts for key levels
Monitor positions regularly
Have backup internet connection
Troubleshooting
Position Not Opening
Check collateral balance
Verify leverage limits
Ensure market is active
Check for system maintenance
Unexpected Liquidation
Monitor health factor closely
Add collateral proactively
Understand funding impact
Use position size calculator
Funding Confusion
Check funding rate history
Understand 8-hour schedule
Calculate funding costs
Consider funding in strategy
Getting Advanced
API Trading
Automated trading strategies
Real-time data feeds
Programmatic order management
Backtesting capabilities
Institutional Features
Higher position limits
Dedicated support
Custom fee structures
Advanced reporting
Community
Join trading discussions
Share strategies and insights
Learn from experienced traders
Participate in competitions
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