Singapore, Singapore, May 22nd, 2026, Chainwire
Foresight Ventures, the first and only crypto VC bridging East and West, today announced a $30 million strategic seed investment in PopDEX, a trader-centric perpetual decentralized exchange (perp DEX) built to align incentives with real contributors and enhance capital efficiency.
According to CoinGecko’s State of Crypto Perpetuals Report 2026, perpetual trading volume reached $751.59 billion in January 2026, which is significantly above the same period in 2025. This sustained year-over-year growth highlights the increasing importance of perp DEX infrastructure as traders look for more efficient, secure, and user-aligned venues. PopDEX aims to address these needs by building a trading platform designed around the real requirements of traders, while returning platform value to the contributors who help drive its growth.
The funding would be used to provide liquidity and enhance trading depth initially. It would also support PopDEX in accelerating product development and security audits, further improving the overall trading experience, while enabling the company to expand its core team and strengthen its presence across global markets and communities.
“We believe PopDEX has the potential to become the perp DEX that understands traders best, which is why Foresight Ventures is leading this round,” said Alice Li, Managing Partner of Foresight Ventures. “Perp DEX is a demanding category where liquidity, distribution, security, and systems engineering all matter. PopDEX stands out by combining trader-first product design with secure, reliable, industrial-grade execution, while returning platform value to real contributors.”
“PopDEX differentiates by its commitment to returning platform value to the contributors who truly drive its growth,” added Zac Tsui, Managing Partner of Foresight Ventures. “The future of onchain trading belongs to platforms built around the real needs of active traders, and that is exactly the principle guiding PopDEX.”
The investment comes as decentralized derivatives trading enters a new phase of development. While earlier market cycles were defined by liquidity bootstrapping and user acquisition, the next stage of growth will depend on platforms that can deliver sustainable market depth, high-quality execution, robust security, and incentive structures that align long-term contributors with platform success.
For Foresight Ventures, leading PopDEX’s seed round reflects a broader conviction that the future of onchain trading infrastructure will be shaped by platforms that are efficient, secure, globally accessible, and built around the needs of active traders.
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About Foresight Ventures
Foresight Ventures is a top-tier crypto venture firm and one of the five most active investors globally in 2024. With teams in US and Asia, it is the first and only crypto VC truly bridging East and West. Its approach is research-driven and founder-focused, backing infrastructure powering next-gen global payments — from stablecoins and on/off-ramps to real-world assets, while amplifying its portfolio through a strong media network. Its 150+ investments include Story, TON, Aptos, Morph, 0G Labs, Sentient AI, The Block, Foresight News, and many more.
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