Why ETF Perpetuals?
The Gap in DeFi
Decentralized finance has revolutionized crypto trading. You can trade BTC, ETH, and thousands of tokens 24/7 with leverage, instant settlement, and no intermediaries.
But what about everything else?
Semiconductor exposure — The AI boom is driven by chips, but there's no on-chain way to trade SOXX or SMH
Sector rotation — Macro traders want to shift between sectors without TradFi friction
Global access — Korean semiconductor ETFs are hard to access outside Korea
Why Perpetuals?
Perpetual futures are the ideal instrument for ETF exposure:
No Expiry
Unlike traditional futures, perps don't expire. Hold your position as long as you want without rolling contracts.
Funding Rate Mechanism
The funding rate keeps perp prices aligned with the underlying ETF:
When perp > ETF price: longs pay shorts
When perp < ETF price: shorts pay longs
This creates arbitrage incentives that maintain price accuracy.
Leverage
Access up to 3x leverage on ETF exposure—something retail investors can't easily get in traditional markets.
Short Selling
Go short with a single click. No borrowing, no locate requirements, no short sale restrictions.
Why Semiconductors?
We're starting with semiconductor ETFs because:
High demand — AI/ML boom has made semis the most watched sector
Clear price feeds — SOXX and Korean semi ETFs have reliable, liquid pricing
Global interest — Traders worldwide want semi exposure
Volatility — Active traders benefit from sector volatility
The Rubicon Advantage
Market hours only
24/7 trading
T+2 settlement
Instant
1x exposure (retail)
Up to 3x leverage
Complex shorting
One-click shorts
KYC required
Permissionless
Brokerage fees
Competitive on-chain fees
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