2026-01-03 09:26:15

Perp perpetual contracts have indeed seen quite a few dark horse projects emerge over the past two years, and the upward trend in 2026 is already a certainty. But if you're thinking of jumping in with luck? Then be prepared to lose everything.

True players always understand the logic of the track before taking action. Here's a piece of data worth looking at—the landscape of on-chain derivatives trading has changed dramatically from 2023 to now. Back then, Perp perpetual contracts were still a small player in the entire derivatives market, accounting for only 2-3%; by mid-2025, this proportion had skyrocketed. In other words, the heat and capital inflow in this track are accelerating.

The market explosion signals are already very clear, but opportunities and risks are always two sides of the same coin. Jumping in without thorough understanding can easily lead to being harvested. Mastering the fundamentals of the Perp track—its logic, contract mechanisms, and risk management—is essential before deciding whether to participate with real capital. After all, knowing yourself and your opponent ensures longer survival.

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NFTDreamer

· 01-06 09:08

That's true, but I see many people still rushing in first and asking questions later. Anyway, if they lose money, they can just blame the market. The track heats up quickly, but there are also many casualties.

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UncleLiquidation

· 01-04 19:32

Relying on luck to jump in will only get you liquidated—that's no lie. You need to understand the mechanism thoroughly first; otherwise, you're just giving money to the market manipulators.

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GateUser-1a2ed0b9

· 01-03 09:53

Relying on luck? You might as well just buy a lottery ticket directly, to avoid losing money and wasting brain cells haha

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 01-03 09:53

Relying on luck to hit? Then just wait to be wiped out haha

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BearWhisperGod

· 01-03 09:53

It's the same old story, doing homework, doing homework, but those who are truly making money have already quietly entered the market. But to be fair, the Perp track has indeed gone from being obscure to where it is now, with the data right in front of us. Surviving is already good enough; don't expect to get rich. If you go all-in on this wave, you better be mentally prepared to clear your positions.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 01-03 09:52

Sounds like the truth, but I still see many people getting cut over the past two years, haha. --- The proportion has skyrocketed from 2-3% to now, which is indeed explosive data, but it also means greater risks. --- Knowing yourself and your opponent is the key to lasting longer, but unfortunately most people go all in without even knowing their own strengths and weaknesses. --- There are dark horses, but honestly, most of them are just black hands. --- Risk management is truly a blind spot for most people; they just think about getting rich overnight. --- Will it heat up in 2026? I think this track is already getting a bit hot now, so it's best for newcomers to stay away. --- Every time I hear "settled and confirmed," I get a bit anxious; when the track heats up, it's often the beginning of harvesting. --- Understanding the logic thoroughly before taking action is correct, but the problem is most people simply can't grasp it.

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SandwichDetector

· 01-03 09:27

Starting to hype Perp again. Can this thing really turn around? From what I see, nine and a half out of ten people lose money, and the remaining half is just holding on stubbornly.

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