# $PERP Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — January 13, 2026

> **Asset:** $PERP  
> **Date:** 2026-01-13 (January 13, 2026)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp/2026-01-13  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/perp.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @Lighter_xyz
> **Author:** Lighter ([@Lighter_xyz](https://x.com/Lighter_xyz))  
> **Metrics:** 1.2K likes · 258 retweets · 229 comments · 161.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T19:56:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Lighter_xyz/status/2011165365213282671](https://x.com/Lighter_xyz/status/2011165365213282671)  


> 
> "We are excited to launch the Lighter Mobile app!  Now you can now trade on the go on iOS and Android.  Every asset including perps, spot, RWAs, pre-markets, etc. are available."


### Post #2 by @cz_binance
> **Author:** CZ ([@cz_binance](https://x.com/cz_binance))  
> **Metrics:** 858 likes · 109 retweets · 286 comments · 105.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T15:58:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2011105660105343293](https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2011105660105343293)  


> 
> "Genius is a trading terminal that connects to perp dexes. Not a competitor to Aster."


### Post #3 by @charles48011843
> **Author:** Charles MemeMax ([@charles48011843](https://x.com/charles48011843))  
> **Metrics:** 70 likes · 3 retweets · 64 comments · 28.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T09:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2011000274224042480](https://x.com/charles48011843/status/2011000274224042480)  


> 
> "I've always had a special fondness for projects in the perp DEX space! I'm also one of the quiet contributors in the 
@StandX_Official
 community, ranking 8th on the S1 Mindshare leaderboard—keep holding steady, keep creating, keep engaging!

Maintaining that focus and persistence"


### Post #4 by @stoicsavage
> **Author:** sto ([@stoicsavage](https://x.com/stoicsavage))  
> **Metrics:** 410 likes · 22 retweets · 33 comments · 22.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T15:38:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/stoicsavage/status/2011100611631333614](https://x.com/stoicsavage/status/2011100611631333614)  


> 
> "farming perp dexes in 2026 i bet you were a scroll power user in 2024"


### Post #5 by @Baisircrypto
> **Author:** Mr.Bai 白先生 ([@Baisircrypto](https://x.com/Baisircrypto))  
> **Metrics:** 139 likes · 0 retweets · 150 comments · 17.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T09:49:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Baisircrypto/status/2011012762470924602](https://x.com/Baisircrypto/status/2011012762470924602)  


> 
> "Continuing the day of double brushing PERP, 
@infinex
 and 
@StandX_Official
 work together so well!

The same up to 40x leverage; the same as both being relatively high-quality projects on 
@KaitoAI
; importantly, the same in that neither has had TGE yet, get ready to double dip!"


### Post #6 by @DeFiVoyager_X
> **Author:** DeFi Voyager ([@DeFiVoyager_X](https://x.com/DeFiVoyager_X))  
> **Metrics:** 136 likes · 12 retweets · 45 comments · 16.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T07:18:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DeFiVoyager_X/status/2010974676680573356](https://x.com/DeFiVoyager_X/status/2010974676680573356)  


> 
> "My take on farming perp DEXs:
@extendedapp
 : farming is overpriced, ex-Revolut story is basically a meme now.
@variational_io
 : I don’t buy the idea. Loss rebates and “spreads instead of fees” is pure marketing. Trading costs are high.
@Aster_DEX
 : works only if you never"


### Post #7 by @shredder_tegg
> **Author:** SHREDDER ([@shredder_tegg](https://x.com/shredder_tegg))  
> **Metrics:** 182 likes · 0 retweets · 211 comments · 15.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T13:43:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/shredder_tegg/status/2011071490284978507](https://x.com/shredder_tegg/status/2011071490284978507)  


> 
> "The first time I tried trading perps, I didn’t lose money I lost patience

Five panels, ten indicators, twenty things screaming for attention… I just closed the tab

That’s why 
@MemeMax_Fi
 feels different

It’s not built for terminal warriors
It’s built for people who grew up on"


### Post #8 by @web3YJ
> **Author:** Crypto眼镜 ([@web3YJ](https://x.com/web3YJ))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 0 retweets · 39 comments · 14.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T09:51:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/web3YJ/status/2011013327640805791](https://x.com/web3YJ/status/2011013327640805791)  


> 
> "Next up is PerpStock (
@perpstock_bsc
) on 
Four.Meme, with the presale coming soon.

The presale time is from 4 PM on January 13 to 4 PM on January 16 (UTC+8).  
PerpStock's positioning is clear: trading US stock spot and leveraged options on-chain with stablecoins,"


### Post #9 by @be_kindplss
> **Author:** be ([@be_kindplss](https://x.com/be_kindplss))  
> **Metrics:** 133 likes · 3 retweets · 32 comments · 7.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T02:57:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/be_kindplss/status/2010908993921958069](https://x.com/be_kindplss/status/2010908993921958069)  


> 
> "starting today, i will challenge myself by trading on the Perp DEX on Monad. each day i will try to make at least one trade

the trading pairs will be BTC, ETH and other tokens with USDC as collateral. i will update pnl daily on my x 

some notes:
-i'm running a personal trading"


### Post #10 by @patfscott
> **Author:** Patrick Scott | Dynamo DeFi ([@patfscott](https://x.com/patfscott))  
> **Metrics:** 30 likes · 12 retweets · 9 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T14:50:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/patfscott/status/2011088536586580256](https://x.com/patfscott/status/2011088536586580256)  


> 
> "Hyperliquid share of Perp DEX volume is back over 20% for the first time in two months. Open Interest is holding steady at just under 50% market share.

Now that airdrop farming is dying down, watch to see if Hyperliquid can get back to its market share from September or earlier."


### Post #11 by @EarnByAbhi
> **Author:** Abhi.eth ([@EarnByAbhi](https://x.com/EarnByAbhi))  
> **Metrics:** 199 likes · 4 retweets · 62 comments · 4.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T12:16:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EarnByAbhi/status/2011049662774661624](https://x.com/EarnByAbhi/status/2011049662774661624)  


> 
> "I love perp airdrops. I don’t farm them, I simply trade and get the airdrop as well. 

Life is simple 

It’s literally a bonus if you know how to study charts and plan your trades.

Will share next perp projects soon."


### Post #12 by @AlucardTrades
> **Author:** Alucard (Perp DEX arc) ([@AlucardTrades](https://x.com/AlucardTrades))  
> **Metrics:** 38 likes · 2 retweets · 10 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T18:32:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AlucardTrades/status/2011144321232167264](https://x.com/AlucardTrades/status/2011144321232167264)  


> 
> "Extended points day;

Thresholds for ranks (have wallet in every mentioned range so you can trust the numbers and position accordingly);

~90K points puts you in top 50
~30K points puts you in top 200
~5K points puts you in top 1k
~500 points puts you in top 5k
~400 points puts"


### Post #13 by @eth_apple
> **Author:** ETH_APPLE ([@eth_apple](https://x.com/eth_apple))  
> **Metrics:** 82 likes · 0 retweets · 20 comments · 3.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T05:27:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/eth_apple/status/2010946750400561586](https://x.com/eth_apple/status/2010946750400561586)  


> 
> "PerpDEX Points Farming Review

Higher returns:
@variational_io
More stable returns: 
@StandX_Official
 

variational
- Since there are no trading fees, it’s good for people who actively trade futures.
- If you try to farm points using hedged positions , your point  doesn’t"


### Post #14 by @web3XWG
> **Author:** 小伍哥 ([@web3XWG](https://x.com/web3XWG))  
> **Metrics:** 36 likes · 0 retweets · 35 comments · 3.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T10:34:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/web3XWG/status/2011024054149353473](https://x.com/web3XWG/status/2011024054149353473)  


> 
> "PerpStock Presale is Here!
@perpstock_bsc
 PerpStock is a decentralized on-chain protocol that lets you trade US stock spot and leveraged options with stablecoins, fully on-chain execution, non-custodial, permissionless, wallet-based trading 

 Presale Details
• Time:"


### Post #15 by @artsch00lreject
> **Author:** artsch00lreject ([@artsch00lreject](https://x.com/artsch00lreject))  
> **Metrics:** 81 likes · 0 retweets · 19 comments · 3.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T04:12:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/artsch00lreject/status/2010927914787713529](https://x.com/artsch00lreject/status/2010927914787713529)  


> 
> "I made $1k trading perps today in case if anybody cared me and thinks I’m a skinny princess genius future billionaire"


### Post #16 by @AnnieNFTT
> **Author:** AnnieNFTT ([@AnnieNFTT](https://x.com/AnnieNFTT))  
> **Metrics:** 81 likes · 2 retweets · 48 comments · 2.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T18:14:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AnnieNFTT/status/2011139786044494027](https://x.com/AnnieNFTT/status/2011139786044494027)  


> 
> "As I always say slow and steady wins the race. 

Slowly getting to rank 70 ( #75 atm 7Dlb but it is not so bad imo) 

I think once test server will be available things will get better for me (I’m a badge maxi lover) 

Considering all this I’ve been thinking about Perp DEXes a lot"


### Post #17 by @minstrell_
> **Author:** Minaa ([@minstrell_](https://x.com/minstrell_))  
> **Metrics:** 98 likes · 0 retweets · 69 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T15:25:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/minstrell_/status/2011097290094592200](https://x.com/minstrell_/status/2011097290094592200)  


> 
> "I think perp dexes are coming out everyday, they may reproduce through mitosis kekw.

another example of them, with the new advisor 
@Elder_DT
 move, i think Antx getting a good stance right now.

but here’s the thing about 
@AntX_Fi
 that actually deserves attention, without the"


### Post #18 by @cheuk_baby
> **Author:** Jason傑森 ([@cheuk_baby](https://x.com/cheuk_baby))  
> **Metrics:** 159 likes · 0 retweets · 157 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T04:00:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2010924770015969571](https://x.com/cheuk_baby/status/2010924770015969571)  


> 
> "When it comes to market making and order placement, I've recently been paying attention to 
@StandX_Official
, which does have some interesting ideas in terms of product thinking, especially with their newly launched Maker Points mechanism. To be honest, the Perp DEX track is"


### Post #19 by @admen_vc_2
> **Author:** ADMEN | CryptoTimes.edge ([@admen_vc_2](https://x.com/admen_vc_2))  
> **Metrics:** 15 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T02:45:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/admen_vc_2/status/2010906080201920667](https://x.com/admen_vc_2/status/2010906080201920667)  


> 
> "Even the PerpDEX crowd, who saw trading volumes drop to a terrifying low over the weekend, has at least returned to their usual levels for now, which is a relief.

The setup now is that Grvt, Variational, Paradex, and Extended are challenging the PerpDEX Four Heavenly Kings on a"


### Post #20 by @FX100Perp
> **Author:** FX100 ([@FX100Perp](https://x.com/FX100Perp))  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T09:37:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FX100Perp/status/2011009687802479091](https://x.com/FX100Perp/status/2011009687802479091)  


> 
> "FX100 is a structural shift in perp trading."


### Post #21 by @0xlykt
> **Author:** zipper.hl ([@0xlykt](https://x.com/0xlykt))  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 522 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T16:34:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/0xlykt/status/2011114539585323472](https://x.com/0xlykt/status/2011114539585323472)  


> 
> "great analogy because scroll was a pretty good airdrop if you farmed it correctly

you really don't need to burn much money to farm perp dexes either"


### Post #22 by @moneyfet1sh
> **Author:** moneyfet1sh ([@moneyfet1sh](https://x.com/moneyfet1sh))  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 492 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T17:12:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moneyfet1sh/status/2011124293472829623](https://x.com/moneyfet1sh/status/2011124293472829623)  


> 
> "OTC prices for Perp points

➤ BackPack → $0.15-$0.2
➤ Variational → 20$-30$
➤ Extended → 2$-3$
➤ Pacifica → 0.5$
➤ Paradex → 0.19$-0.25$
➤ EdgeX → 25$-30$
➤ GRVT → 20$-25$
➤ Ethereal → 0.01$-0.015$"


### Post #23 by @jrwhale
> **Author:** jrwhale.ai ([@jrwhale](https://x.com/jrwhale))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 193 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T10:18:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jrwhale/status/2011019973838422449](https://x.com/jrwhale/status/2011019973838422449)  


> 
> "Perp DEXs will remain for insiders, market manipulators, and decentralized enthusiasts.

Last cycle, we had a spot DEX boom that gradually shifted to aggregators. Then, except for LPs, no one traded directly on DEXs anymore. I believe the same will happen with perp DEXs.

We may"


### Post #24 by @BossMon_02
> **Author:** BossMon II | ADL ([@BossMon_02](https://x.com/BossMon_02))  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 0 retweets · 14 comments · 159 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T11:01:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BossMon_02/status/2011030717929832560](https://x.com/BossMon_02/status/2011030717929832560)  


> 
> "Zetarium PERP DEX is officially live and the traction is impossible to ignore. Activity is climbing fast and volume is flowing across the platform. The ecosystem is already lighting up with real usage and real rewards.

This is pure perp trading without barriers and without"


### Post #25 by @cryptohighvol
> **Author:** erionesu ([@cryptohighvol](https://x.com/cryptohighvol))  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 127 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T01:52:54+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cryptohighvol/status/2010892782614012199](https://x.com/cryptohighvol/status/2010892782614012199)  


> 
> "Perp DEX volumes are shrinking fast and this trend will likely continue as the bear market keeps going. What is worse is most activity on these platforms isn’t organic. Traders are just chasing short term hypes and hopping between DEXs purely to farm points.

Meanwhile, Backpack"


### Post #26 by @jiroucaigou
> **Author:** 努力赚钱的菜狗 ([@jiroucaigou](https://x.com/jiroucaigou))  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 61 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T09:51:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jiroucaigou/status/2011013340966138336](https://x.com/jiroucaigou/status/2011013340966138336)  


> 
> "可能有新人会疑惑？为什么CEX这么好用，加密巨头们反而都在押注Perp DEX赛道呢？

2022年FTX擅自挪用用户资产用于高风险的杠杆交易在被曝光后，这个世界第三大CEX在短短几天内迅速崩盘，用户损失的资金高达80亿美元。
只世界留下了一道永不磨灭的真言：Not your keys, not your coins"


### Post #27 by @townsapp
> **Author:** Towns App ([@townsapp](https://x.com/townsapp))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 58 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T15:07:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/townsapp/status/2011092774813307027](https://x.com/townsapp/status/2011092774813307027)  


> 
> "Looks like the best way everyone should trade perps."


### Post #28 by @uniswap12
> **Author:** 唐华斑竹 ([@uniswap12](https://x.com/uniswap12))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 18 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T14:47:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/uniswap12/status/2011087697906118847](https://x.com/uniswap12/status/2011087697906118847)  


> 
> "@StandX_Official
 这perp流动性吹得这么狠，$30M+深度稳锁10bps？滑点不存在？"


### Post #29 by @SkylineETH
> **Author:** SKYLINE ([@SkylineETH](https://x.com/SkylineETH))  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 12 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-01-13T11:04:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SkylineETH/status/2011031644115964289](https://x.com/SkylineETH/status/2011031644115964289)  


> 
> "Perp dex szn2 pls"




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