Flipster offers USDT-settled perpetual futures contracts on over 450 cryptocurrencies and traditional assets. Perpetual futures have no expiry date, allowing you to hold positions for as long as you want.
This guide walks you through how to start trading perpetual futures on Flipster — from accessing the trading page to placing your first order.
Before You Begin
- Sign up or log in to your Flipster account
- Complete identity verification (KYC) to unlock trading features
- Deposit funds — you need USDT in your account to trade. See: How to Deposit Crypto to Flipster
How to Trade Perpetual Futures on the App
Step 1: Open the Flipster app and tap [Trade] at the bottom navigation.
Step 2: Select a symbol by tapping the symbol name at the top, or search for a specific pair.
Step 3: Set your trade parameters — margin mode, leverage, order type, and position size.
1. Choose your Margin Mode
Tab [Isolated] to switch between Isolated and Cross margin.
2. Set Your Leverage
Use the slider or input field to set leverage (e.g., 1x to 150x for BTC).
3. Choose Your Order Type
Select from the tabs at the top of the order panel: Market, Limit, or Trigger.
4. Enter Your Position Size
Enter the amount in the asset unit (e.g., BTC) or USDT. Use the percentage slider (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) for quick sizing based on available funds.
5. (Optional) Set TP / SL
Check the TP / SL checkbox to set Take Profit and/or Stop Loss levels before placing the order.
Step 4: Tap [Buy - Long] or [Sell - Short] to place your order.
Step 5: Monitor and manage your position from the Positions tab at the bottom.
On the position card, you can tap any underlined value to adjust it:
Adjust Position size — Tap the Position size (USDT) amount (e.g., 541.70) to open the Add position sheet. Add to your position with a Market or Limit order, using USDT amount or a quick-select percentage.
Adjust Margin — Tap the Margin amount (e.g., 25.37) to open the Adjust margin sheet. Add margin to lower liquidation risk, or Remove margin to free up funds.
Adjust Leverage — Tap the Leverage value (e.g., 21x) to open the Adjust leverage sheet. Set leverage between 1x and the symbol's max (up to 150x for BTC).
Set TP / SL — Tap Set next to TP or SL to open the trigger setup. Choose Entire or Partial, set the trigger price (or use ±1% / ±0.1% shortcuts), then confirm.
Position Mode — Flipster supports One-Way Mode and Multi-Position Mode. You can switch between modes in Settings before placing an order. Learn more →
How to Trade Perpetual Futures on the Web
Before you start: For explanations of margin mode, order types, funding rate, liquidation, and fees, refer to the Key Concepts section at the bottom of this page.
Step 1: Navigate to the Trading Page
Log in to your Flipster account. Click [Trade] in the top navigation bar, then select [Perpetual].
Step 2: Select a Symbol
You will be directed to the trading page. The default symbol is BTCUSDT.PERP.
To change the symbol, click on the symbol name (e.g., BTC) at the top-left corner of the page. You can search for a specific symbol or browse by category.
Step 3: Understand the Trading Interface
The trading page consists of the following sections:
Top Bar — Symbol Info:
- Symbol name (e.g., BTC / Perp), current price, 24h change
- Mark Price — used for liquidation calculations
- Index Price — reference price from external exchanges
- Funding rate and countdown to next funding settlement
- 24h High / Low, 24h Volume, Open Interest
Left — Chart:
- TradingView chart with timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1D)
- Indicators: BB, MA15, RSI, and more
- Toggle between Chart and Info tabs
Center — Order Book:
- Real-time buy (bid) and sell (ask) orders
- Shows Price, Size, and cumulative Sum
Right — Order Panel:
- Margin mode: Isolated (default) or Cross
- Leverage: Adjustable via slider or input (e.g., 1x to 150x for BTC)
- Position size: Enter in asset unit (e.g., BTC) or USDT
- TP / SL: Take Profit / Stop Loss (optional)
- Buy - Long / Sell - Short buttons
Bottom — Trade Activity:
- Tabs: Trades (recent trades), Social, History
- Open / Pending orders
- Show all positions toggle
Step 4: Set Your Trade Parameters
1. Choose your Margin Mode
Click [Isolated] to switch between Isolated and Cross margin.
2. Set Your Leverage
Use the slider or input field to set leverage (e.g., 1x to 150x for BTC).
3. Choose Your Order Type
Select from the tabs at the top of the order panel: Market, Limit, or Trigger.
4. Enter Your Position Size
Enter the amount in the asset unit (e.g., BTC) or USDT. Use the percentage slider (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) for quick sizing based on available funds.
5. (Optional) Set TP / SL
Check the TP / SL checkbox to set Take Profit and/or Stop Loss levels before placing the order.
Step 5: Place Your Order
Click [Buy - Long] if you expect the price to rise, or [Sell - Short] if you expect it to fall.
After placing, you can monitor your position in the Trades section at the bottom of the page.
Step 6: Manage Your Position
Once your order is filled, your open position appears in the bottom panel under Open.
Add Position — Click the + icon on the Qty / Value column to open the Add position panel. Add to your position with a Market or Limit order, using USDT amount or a quick-select percentage.
Adjust Margin — Click the USDT amount in the Margin column to open the Adjust margin panel. Add margin to lower liquidation risk, or Remove margin to free up funds.
Set TP / SL — Click [Set] in the Take Profit or Stop Loss column to set or adjust your trigger levels.
Adjust Leverage — Click the leverage value (e.g., 21x) in the Leverage column to open the Adjust leverage panel. Set leverage between 1x and the symbol's max (up to 150x for BTC).
Close Position — Click [Partial close] to reduce your position size, or [Full close] to close it entirely.
Flip Position — Click [Flip to Long / Flip to Short] to instantly reverse your position direction.
Position Mode — Flipster supports One-Way Mode and Multi-Position Mode. You can switch between modes in Settings before placing an order. Learn more →
Key Concepts
Margin Mode
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Isolated | Margin is limited to the amount allocated to this specific position. Other positions are not affected if this one is liquidated. |
| Cross | All available balance in your account is shared as margin. Helps avoid liquidation but puts your full balance at risk. |
Order Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Market | Executes immediately at the best available price. Fast but may have slippage. |
| Limit | Executes only at your specified price or better. No slippage but may not fill. |
| Trigger | Becomes active when a trigger price is reached, then executes as a market or limit order. |
Funding Rate
Perpetual contracts use a funding rate mechanism to keep the contract price aligned with the spot price. Funding is exchanged between long and short position holders at regular intervals (typically every 8 hours).
- If the funding rate is positive, longs pay shorts
- If the funding rate is negative, shorts pay longs
You can see the current funding rate and countdown in the symbol info bar at the top of the trading page.
Liquidation
If your margin balance falls below the maintenance margin, your position will be partially or fully liquidated. The Est. liquidation price is shown in the order panel before you place your trade, and in the open position details.
Tip: Use Isolated margin mode and set Stop Loss to manage your liquidation risk.
Trading Fees
- Taker Fee: Applied to market orders (0.06% for standard users)
- Maker Fee: Applied to limit orders
- Fees are subject to VIP level discounts. See: Fees page
Risk Warning: Trading in cryptocurrency involves risk and potential losses. Before trading, please make your investment decisions cautiously by considering your investment objectives, experience, and risk tolerance. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions, and Flipster is not liable for any losses you may incur. Derivatives trading, in particular, is subject to high market risk and price volatility. This information should not be construed as financial or investment advice.