Bybit has listed the SQQQUSDT perpetual contract, offering traders up to 20x leverage on the new derivatives instrument.
The listing adds SQQQUSDT to Bybit’s growing roster of perpetual contracts. As a perpetual contract rather than a spot trading pair, SQQQUSDT allows traders to take leveraged long or short positions without an expiry date, settling gains and losses in USDT. For related coverage, see Ledger Introduces Smart Contract Proxy Detection.
The move follows Bybit’s broader push into stock-linked perpetual contracts. The exchange previously launched its first batch of 20 US stock perpetual contracts, signaling a strategy to bridge traditional equity exposure with crypto-native derivatives infrastructure.
What 20x Leverage Means for Traders
The up to 20x leverage cap means a trader can control a position worth 20 times their initial margin. A $500 margin deposit, for example, would open a $10,000 position.
That amplification works in both directions. A 5% move in the underlying asset translates to a 100% gain or loss at 20x leverage, and positions can be liquidated if the margin falls below the maintenance threshold.
The 20x ceiling is moderate compared to the 100x or higher leverage available on some Bybit pairs. This cap likely reflects the volatility profile of the underlying asset and positions the contract as a controlled-risk instrument within the exchange’s derivatives suite. Bybit has also been updating its margin requirements for TradFi CFDs, suggesting active risk management across its product lines.
Why New Perpetual Listings Draw Trader Attention
Perpetual contracts differ from spot trading in several key ways. They allow short selling, use leverage, and employ a funding rate mechanism that keeps the contract price anchored to the underlying asset’s spot price. These features make them the most actively traded instrument class on major crypto derivatives exchanges.
New perpetual listings on exchanges like Bybit typically attract early volume from traders seeking to establish positions before liquidity deepens. The SQQQUSDT listing expands the range of tradable instruments on the platform, which has been expanding its services across regions and product categories.
Traders interested in the contract can find additional listing details through Bybit’s official announcements page. As with any leveraged product, actual trading volume and price behavior will only become clear once the contract accumulates sufficient market activity.
The listing comes as exchanges compete to offer diverse derivatives products. Other major platforms have also been expanding their trading options, and Bybit’s regulatory positioning, including adjustments to services for EEA residents, suggests the exchange is balancing product growth with compliance requirements.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
