Perpetual Trading FAQ

What is PancakeSwap Perpetuals?

PCS Perps is a perpetuals trading product built on Aster's orderbook infrastructure with a PCS-native frontend. It supports up to 200× leverage on BTC and major pairs, and is accessible directly from your wallet with no bridging or separate account setup.

Which mode should I use — Simple or Pro?

It depends on how you like to trade. Simple Mode is built for speed — set your size, pick your leverage, and tap UP or DOWN to open a position instantly. Pro Mode is for traders who want more control: limit orders, TP/SL configuration, and full position management. If you're new to perps or just want to move fast, start with Simple. You can switch to Pro at any time without affecting your open positions.

Do I need to create an account or complete KYC?

No. PCS Perps is fully onchain. Connect your wallet and you're ready to trade — no account creation, no KYC, no deposits to a custodial platform.

What's the difference between Simple Mode and Pro Mode?

Simple Mode is built for fast directional trades — one tap to go long or short with preset sizes. Pro Mode gives you full control with advanced order types, TP/SL, and position management tools. You can switch between modes at any time.

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What fees does PancakeSwap Perpetuals charge?

There are two components to your trading fee on PCS Perps:

1. Aster base fee — charged by Aster's orderbook infrastructure on every trade

2. PCS builder fee — charged by PancakeSwap on top of the Aster base fee

Both are deducted automatically at the time of your trade.

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What are Aster's fee rates?

Fees vary by contract type:

USDT-Perpetual Contracts

Order Type	Fee Rate
Maker	0%
Taker	0.04%

USD1-Perpetual Contracts

Order Type	Fee Rate
Maker	0%
Taker	0.005%

For more details related to Aster fees please refer to this doc here: LINK

How does Aster determine which user is from PancakeSwap and which user is from their own website?

This is based on the platform where users trade. If users open and close trades on https://pancakeswap.finance/perps, they will be considered PancakeSwap user.

PancakeSwap builder fee

Fees for PancakeSwap Perpetuals as follows:

Mode	Builder Fees
All trades	0.03%

Which jurisdictions are restricted from using the product?

Users located in or accessing the service from the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, or Syria are not permitted to use the product. Access may be restricted or blocked in accordance with applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.