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DeFi Perpetual-Futures Trading Surpasses $1 Trillion Monthly

12/13/2025

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In December 2025, decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual-futures trading exceeded $1 trillion in monthly volume, signaling a shift toward hybrid platforms.
The evolution is driven by user demand for simplicity, technological advances, institutional interest, and regulatory clarity.
Hybrid models enable seamless movement between asset types, boosting liquidity and reducing risk.
As traditional and crypto markets converge, the industry is maturing toward a unified trading experience that fosters trust and safer trading.

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Story summary

In December 2025, decentralized finance (DeFi) perpetual-futures trading exceeded $1 trillion in monthly volume, signaling a shift toward hybrid platforms.
The evolution is driven by user demand for simplicity, technological advances, institutional interest, and regulatory clarity.
Hybrid models enable seamless movement between asset types, boosting liquidity and reducing risk.
As traditional and crypto markets converge, the industry is maturing toward a unified trading experience that fosters trust and safer trading.