Perpetual Futures Become the Main Player in the 2026 Market: A New Ecosystem of Traditional Traders and the Crypto World Dancing Together

TokenomicsTrapper · 2026-01-20T10:20:11+00:00

By 2026, perpetual futures have become a standard tool in the cryptocurrency market, favored by both retail and institutional investors. Their flexibility and liquidity have facilitated market integration, with traders combining them with traditional assets, and forex investors gradually entering the crypto space, marking the shift of the crypto derivatives market from niche to mainstream.

TokenomicsTrapper

2026-01-20 10:20:11

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【Crypto World】By early 2026, perpetual futures in cryptocurrencies are no longer a novelty; instead, they have become an indispensable standard tool in the trading market. Behind this wave of enthusiasm are four words—flexibility and liquidity.

Retail investors and professional institutions are competing to deploy strategies, for a simple reason: perpetual futures have no expiration date limit, allowing traders to hold positions as long as they want. This is a boon for those engaged in long-term exposure. Coupled with continuously increasing trading depth and volume, the liquidity environment is improving steadily.

Interestingly, this market is undergoing a cross-border integration. Traders are beginning to consider perpetual futures within an investment framework that includes traditional assets like forex and indices. The multi-asset allocation mindset is gradually permeating the crypto trading ecosystem. Conversely, some traditional forex players are also attracted by transparency and ample liquidity, and are starting to test the waters in the crypto market.

This two-way entry signifies that the crypto derivatives market is evolving from niche to mainstream, from single-asset to integrated phases. Those who seize this opportunity will hold the discourse power.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 01-20 10:48

ngl the funding rate arbitrage on perps is getting absolutely cooked rn, everyone and their grandma spotted it already lmao

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-20 10:47

Perpetual futures never expire, which is truly amazing. Much better than traditional futures contracts. Are traditional players also entering? Then retail investors need to be even more careful; institutional orders will become more aggressive. Good liquidity is great, but I'm just worried it's another prelude to a wave of cutting leeks... This cross-industry integration sounds nice, but in reality, isn't it just more people and greater volatility? Wait, can forex traders really adapt to this market? Transparency isn't guaranteed either. Multi-asset allocation sounds sophisticated, but everyone needs to watch out for the leverage traps in perpetual futures.

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 01-20 10:42

Perpetual futures are really tempting, but retail investors need to be careful. Leverage can easily lead to liquidation if you're not cautious. Are the old guys in traditional finance coming to trade crypto? Haha, it seems the crypto world also has to follow the "regular army" approach. Good liquidity is great, but I'm worried about another round of harvesting... Is there really such a perfect scenario? Cross-industry integration sounds high-end, but it's really just gamblers looking for new places to bet. Asset diversification? Basically, it's about spreading risk. Is there enough liquidity in the crypto space? It's hard to say for sure. It feels like retail investors are never the main players. No matter how flexible perpetual futures are, we're still destined to be harvested. Is the lack of an expiration date a good thing or a trap? It seems easy to get trapped. The arrival of forex is good news, but now the market is even more competitive, and retail investors are under more pressure.

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shadowy_supercoder

· 01-20 10:40

Perpetual futures have become standard, and the liquidity is indeed comfortable. But are traditional traders really entering this round, or is this just the beginning of a new round of profit-taking?

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MultiSigFailMaster

· 01-20 10:36

Perpetual futures are indeed exciting, but leverage can easily lead to liquidation if you're not careful. It's good that traditional traders are coming in, but can they keep up with the speed of the crypto world? The 24/7 nonstop pace... Liquidity is great, but I'm worried about another black swan event. When that happens, no one will be able to escape. It feels like everything is now being tied to futures. Multi-asset allocation sounds impressive, but in reality, it's still a gamble, right? Did the forex veteran really get fooled into joining? The crypto world can be quite creative—how can they handle it?

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MemeKingNFT

· 01-20 10:29

Perpetual futures are booming; this was bound to happen sooner or later. I've said it before... The entry of traditional players is truly a landmark moment.

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