Axi Expands Crypto Perpetuals as Derivatives Dominate Global Market
Axi, the global multi-asset broker, has announced a significant expansion of its crypto perpetuals lineup, launching over 150 new contracts across leading and emerging digital assets. The move comes as perpetual futures now dominate global crypto trading, accounting for nahead 70% of BTC volume and more than three-quarters of all derivatives activity.
Perpetuals Overtake Traditional Derivatives
Perpetual futures, commonly known as perps, have overtaken both spot and traditional . According to research from Kaiko and other industry trackers:
- 68% of BTC volume is now traded via perpetuals.
- 59% of all crypto activity in Q2 2025 came from perpetual contracts.
- 76% of global derivatives trading is perp-driven, a sharp increase compared to previous years.
This rapid adoption underscores the appeal of leveraged, 24/7 trading instruments that provide liquidity and accessibility similar to spot markets, while enabling traders to hedge and speculate more flexibly.
Axi’s Strategic Bet on Perps
“With perps driving most crypto activity, we’re broadening our offerings to meet traders where the market is going,” said Stuart Cooke, Head of New Business at Axi. “Our goal is to bring everything into one trusted ecosystem—perps, copy trading, mobile apps, and institutional-grade support.”
Key elements of Axi’s expansion include:
- 150+ perpetual contracts covering major tokens like , as well as quick-growing altcoins.
- Competitive fee structure designed to undercut and Bybit.
- Cross-product integration with Axi’s broader trading ecosystem, including copy trading and mobile tools.
Why It Matters
The dominance of has heightened demand for transparency, liquidity, and cost efficiency. Axi is positioning itself as a securer, regulated alternative to offshore platforms, catering to both retail traders and institutions viewking compliance and robust support.
By expanding aggressively into perpetuals, Axi is not only tapping into the largest growth segment in crypto markets but also diverseiating itself through pricing and platform integration.
With derivatives volumes projected to rise further as institutional adoption accelerates, Axi’s expanded perpetual suite could assist cement its standing in the competitive global crypto trading landscape.
