Wallet in Telegram, a third-party wallet built inside Telegram, has introduced perpetual futures trading through a new integration with Lighter, a decentralised exchange focused on derivatives.
The feature officially launched on Thursday, giving users direct access to leveraged trading without leaving the messaging platform.
The rollout uses an integrated custodial solution called Crypto Wallet, allowing users to trade seamlessly within the app environment.
Traders can now open both long and short positions with leverage of up to 50× across more than 50 supported assets.
The available assets include major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Toncoin, alongside tokenised stocks and commodities.
Andrew Rogozov, CEO of The Open Platform, said, “Perpetual trading has traditionally been intimidating for retail users,” Andrew Rogozov said.
The integration aims to simplify access to complex financial products by embedding them into a familiar chat-based interface used by millions globally.
This move signals a broader shift in crypto markets, where advanced trading tools are no longer limited to specialised exchanges but are now entering mainstream consumer apps.
Lighter founder Vladimir Novakovski highlighted the speed of the experience, stating, “By integrating perpetual trading into Wallet, users can move from chat to market in seconds, making taking a position as simple as sending a message,” Vladimir Novakovski said.
Perpetual futures, commonly known as perps, allow traders to speculate on price movements without owning the underlying asset, making them attractive but high-risk instruments.
The launch follows earlier developments in October 2025, when Wallet in Telegram introduced tokenised stocks through a partnership with Kraken.
Growth in the perpetual futures market has surged, with trading volumes nearly tripling in 2025 based on data from CryptoQuant.
Perpetual contracts accounted for as much as 90% of derivatives trading volume across major crypto exchanges during that period.
The integration is not the first of its kind on Telegram, as the platform previously saw similar functionality through Blum, a hybrid exchange operating as a mini app.
Blum initially allowed users to trade around 20 assets with leverage reaching up to 100×, highlighting rising demand for high-risk, high-reward trading tools.
The continued expansion of derivatives within messaging platforms shows how trading is becoming more embedded in everyday digital behaviour.
However, the growing accessibility also raises concerns about retail exposure to leveraged products that can amplify both gains and losses rapidly.