Bitcoin Perpetual · BTCUSDT
Trade the BTC perpetual on Aster DEX — USDT-margined, up to 1001x leverage, no KYC.
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About Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.
Trading Bitcoin Perpetuals on Aster
On Aster, Bitcoin trades as the USDT-margined BTCUSDT perpetual — no expiry, with collateral and PnL settled in USDT. Aster offers leverage up to 200x on BTC, with funding settled every 8 hours to keep the perp tracking its index.
The 200x figure is the cap on Aster's standard Pro (order-book) perp.BTC also has Aster's 1001x Mode — a one-click Simple-mode product that allows leverage up to 1001x on BTC with 0% open-position fees and zero slippage. At that leverage a ~0.1% adverse move can liquidate the position, so it's strictly for experienced traders who understand the risk.
BTC perps on Aster are USDT-margined with up to 200x leverage and 8-hour funding. With referral code MMTz04 you trade at a 5% fee discount, and Aster's hidden-order mode lets you place larger BTC orders without broadcasting size to the book.
How to Trade Bitcoin on Aster in 4 Steps
- 1Connect a wallet — open asterdex.com and connect MetaMask, Rabby, or any Web3 wallet. No KYC required.
- 2Deposit USDT — fund your account with USDT to use as margin collateral.
- 3Open the BTCUSDT market — select Bitcoin, choose your leverage (up to 200x), and set your margin mode.
- 4Place your order — market or limit, with optional hidden-order mode for size. Manage risk with stop-loss and take-profit.
Bitcoin Perpetual — Contract Specs
| Market | BTCUSDT (Perpetual) |
|---|---|
| Margin asset | USDT |
| Max leverage | Up to 200x (standard perp) |
| 1001x Mode | Up to 1001x (BTC only) |
| Funding interval | Every 8 hours |
| Settlement | Cash-settled in USDT |
| Fee discount | 5% off with code MMTz04 |
| Hidden orders | Supported |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum leverage for Bitcoin on Aster?
Aster offers up to 200x leverage on the standard BTCUSDT perpetual. BTC also has Aster's 1001x Mode (Simple mode), which allows up to 1001x with 0% open-position fees. Higher leverage increases both potential returns and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully.
How is Bitcoin funding calculated on Aster?
The BTC perpetual settles funding every 8 hours (Binance-style). The funding rate keeps the perpetual price aligned with the underlying index, and is paid between longs and shorts.
Is Bitcoin margined in USDT on Aster?
Yes. Bitcoin trades as the USDT-margined BTCUSDT perpetual on Aster — your collateral and profit/loss are settled in USDT.
Can I trade Bitcoin on Aster without KYC?
Yes. Aster is a self-custody DEX — connect a Web3 wallet and trade directly, with no identity verification required. Sign up with referral code MMTz04 for a 5% fee discount.
Ready to trade Bitcoin on Aster?
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