Funding Rates and Liquidation, Explained: What VALR’s New Perpetual Futures Product Means for Traders - Tekedia

VALR launched a Hyperliquid-powered perpetual futures product in July 2026, expanding access to leveraged crypto derivatives across Africa.

Unlike dated futures, perpetual contracts do not expire and use funding payments to keep prices aligned with the spot market.

Traders need to manage margin and maintenance thresholds closely, because losses can trigger automatic liquidation.

The offering gives users in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa more direct access to leverage, but also increases the risk of funding costs and fast losses.