Perp FAQs

Question 1

What is Perp CLI and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Perp CLI is a command-line interface tool designed to manage perpetual futures trading, arbitrage, and portfolios across multiple decentralized exchanges, including Pacifica, Hyperliquid, and Lighter.

Question 2

Which decentralized exchanges does Perp CLI support?

Accepted Answer

Perp CLI supports trading, bridging, and arbitrage across three major perpetual futures exchanges: Pacifica (Solana), Hyperliquid (HyperEVM), and Lighter (Ethereum).

Question 3

Does Perp CLI offer automated trading features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Perp CLI integrates various trading bots, including TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price), grid trading, DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging), and trailing-stop strategies, with robust background job management.

Question 4

How does Perp CLI assist with arbitrage opportunities?

Accepted Answer

It provides advanced funding rate arbitrage capabilities, allowing users to scan for perp-perp and spot-perp opportunities and execute dual-leg trades with a single command across supported exchanges.

Question 5

What does 'Agent-First CLI Design' mean for Perp CLI users?

Accepted Answer

The 'Agent-First' design means Perp CLI offers structured JSON output, runtime schema introspection, pre-trade validation, and client-ID deduplication, making it highly suitable for integration with AI agents and programmatic trading systems.

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