What it means

Perpetual contracts are popular on crypto trading platforms because they allow ongoing long or short exposure.

Why it matters

Funding rates help keep perpetual prices close to spot markets.

Related pages

Continue with Funding rate or return to the crypto glossary.

How to use this term

Use Perpetual Contract as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.

What to check

Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.