Telegram's Crypto Wallet Integrates Perpetual Futures Trading from Lighter

Telegram's crypto asset management tool, Wallet in Telegram, has partnered with decentralized exchange Lighter to bring perpetual futures trading to its vast user base. This collaboration enables over 150 million users to access leveraged long and short positions on a wide range of assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as real-world commodities such as oil and gold.

The integration of Lighter's perpetual futures into Wallet in Telegram aims to overcome the barriers that have previously restricted retail traders from participating in this type of trading. According to Andrew Rogozov, founder and CEO of The Open Platform (TOP) and Wallet in Telegram, the partnership simplifies the process by removing the need for users to transfer funds to specialized exchanges.

The launch follows a period of significant growth in perpetual trading volumes, exceeding $8 trillion in 2025. Lighter's architecture is designed to compete with centralized exchanges in terms of speed and cost, and its integration into Wallet in Telegram further solidifies its position as a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.