Lighter (LIT) Perpetual · LIT
Trade the LIT perpetual on Lighter DEX — zero-fee, USDC-margined, up to 50x leverage on a fully verifiable ZK order book.
Live LIT candles from Lighter's public API. For trading, verify on app.lighter.xyz.
About Lighter (LIT) (LIT)
LIT is Lighter’s native token — used for staking, premium fee tiers, and buybacks. Trade the LIT perp zero-fee directly on Lighter.
Trading Lighter (LIT) Perpetuals on Lighter
On Lighter, Lighter (LIT) trades as the LIT perpetual — no expiry, with collateral and PnL settled in USDC. Standard accounts pay 0% maker and taker fees, and Lighter offers up to 50x leverage. Every fill is matched on a fully verifiable ZK order book, so matching and liquidations are proven rather than trusted.
LIT is Lighter's own token — it powers staking, premium fee tiers, and buybacks. Learn how it fits the wider ecosystem in our points & LIT token guide.
LIT perps on Lighter are zero-fee for standard accounts, USDC-margined, and matched on a verifiable ZK order book with up to 50x leverage. Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a points boost toward the LIT airdrop.
How to Trade Lighter (LIT) on Lighter in 4 Steps
- 1Connect a wallet — open app.lighter.xyz and connect MetaMask, Rabby, or any Web3 wallet. No KYC required.
- 2Deposit USDC — fund your account with USDC to use as margin collateral. See our getting-started guide.
- 3Open the LIT market — select Lighter (LIT), choose your leverage (up to 50x), and set your margin mode.
- 4Place your order — market or limit, all zero-fee for standard accounts. Manage risk with stop-loss and take-profit.
Lighter (LIT) Perpetual — Contract Specs
| Market | LIT (Perpetual) |
|---|---|
| Margin asset | USDC |
| Maker / taker fee | 0% / 0% (standard account) |
| Max leverage | Up to 50x |
| Order matching | Verifiable ZK order book, settles to Ethereum |
| Settlement | Settled in USDC |
| Sign-up bonus | Points boost with code LIGHTERPEDIA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to trade the Lighter (LIT) perpetual on Lighter?
Standard accounts on Lighter trade the LIT perpetual at 0% maker and 0% taker fees — it is a zero-fee market. Premium tiers with LIT staked can unlock rebated rates. You still pay network gas on deposits and withdrawals.
What is the maximum leverage for Lighter (LIT) on Lighter?
Lighter offers up to 50x leverage, with USDC as collateral. The exact cap can vary per market; higher leverage increases both potential returns and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully.
Is the Lighter (LIT) market on Lighter verifiable?
Yes. Lighter is a fully verifiable ZK order-book DEX — order matching and liquidations are proven with zero-knowledge proofs and settle to Ethereum, so the LIT market is trust-minimized rather than relying on an opaque matching engine.
Do I need KYC to trade Lighter (LIT) on Lighter?
No. Lighter is a self-custody DEX — connect a Web3 wallet and trade directly, with no identity verification required. Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a points boost toward the LIT airdrop.
Ready to trade Lighter (LIT) on Lighter?
Sign up with referral code LIGHTERPEDIA for a sign-up boost in the points program — your path toward the LIT airdrop. Trade the LIT perpetual zero-fee, USDC-margined, up to 50x leverage on a verifiable ZK order book.
Trade LIT on Lighter