DEXTools to launch native perpetual futures after $3M raise

DEXTools plans to launch its open PerpTools perpetual futures DEX after a $3M raise. PerpTools reached $150M in trading volumes in closed beta, and plans to expand to 30M users. 

PerpTools, the closed beta exchange by DEXTools, raised another $3M in preparation for its public launch. The new perpetual futures market plans to tap over 30M clients using the data of DEXTools for analysis and decision-making. 

PerpTools would also use native data and existing accounts from DEXTools, extending the product with a direct liquidity pool and no need to use external trading. The launch arrives at a time when crypto activity shifts to perpetual futures DEX, with demand rising in the past six months.

DEXTools brings industry-leading experience

DEXTools brings one of the leading analytics suites for DEX activity and Web3. The new DEX will thus be targeted at both professional and retail traders, powered by the extensive analytics ecosystem. 

Additionally, PerpTools will launch with a $3M seed round, led by DEXForce and Orderly. The goal is to supply a market instantly available, without leaving one’s DEXTools dashboard.

PerpTools has the advantage of measured adoption and confidence in the success of the open beta. The metrics show rapid adoption in the initial version, with more growth expected during the public main net launch. PerpTools is expected to roll out toward the end of Q2, 2026. 

“We built DEXTools to give traders unparalleled insight into on-chain data and activity. With PerpTools, we’re extending that mission to the futures market, delivering a secure, community-driven, and seamless experience for all users,” said Javier Palomino Fernández, CEO & Co-founder of DEXTools.

The new perpetual futures DX will also rely on AI-driven analytics, integrated prediction markets, and live execution directly from a DEXTools dashboard. 

“PerpTools was born out of a frustration many traders face: fragmented tools, opaque fee structures, and a lack of reliable on-chain analytics. Our platform consolidates advanced analytics, AI-driven strategy tools, and deep liquidity into a single community-governed product. We invite traders of all experience levels to join our private beta and help shape the next generation of on-chain futures,” said Evgen Tokarev, CEO and founder of PerpTools.

The exchange will have the advantage of being linked to specialized tools, instead of launching as a stand-alone protocol. The new perpetual futures DEX will become a competitor to the current leader, Hyperliquid, which still relies on external analytics. 

PerpDEX to add copy-trading features

Perpetual futures trading is extremely dynamic, making fast and reliable analytics vital to decision-making. DEXTools users will also benefit from preferential fees, premium analytics, AI-enhanced trading bots, and rewards in an upcoming PERP token, along with future incentives and governance.

DEXTools builds on Arkham’s previous attempt to combine analytics and trading. Arkham discontinued its perpetual futures platform in February due to limited trading interest. DEXTools, however, has already tested adoption and is confident in the new market performance. 

The platform will also add features like copy-trading, rule-based automation, and integration with prediction markets, gaining an advantage over the current leaders, which focus mostly on direct trading.

DEXTools also aims to become a one-stop platform, including token launches with secured liquidity and anti-rug-pull mechanisms.