Wallet in Telegram Integrates Lighter to Offer Perpetual Futures Trading to Over 150 Million Users

Wallet in Telegram, the crypto asset management tool embedded within the Telegram messaging platform, has partnered with decentralized exchange Lighter to introduce perpetual futures trading directly in the app, making leveraged positions accessible to more than 150 million users.

The integration allows users to open long and short positions with up to 50× leverage on over 50 assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Toncoin, oil, gold, stocks, and exchange-traded funds, without leaving the Telegram interface.

Lighter Integration Brings Perpetual Trading to Mainstream Users

Perpetual futures contracts, which allow traders to speculate on price movements without expiry, have traditionally required complex interfaces and dedicated platforms, creating barriers for retail users. By embedding Lighter’s decentralized orderbook directly into Wallet in Telegram, users can now move from chat to market in seconds, using the same custodial wallet they already hold.

Andrew Rogozov, founder and CEO of The Open Platform (TOP) which develops Wallet in Telegram, stated that integrating Lighter directly into Wallet makes advanced leveraged trading simple and accessible where millions of users already communicate and hold crypto. He emphasized that this combination of performance and accessibility creates a trading experience that is fast, secure, and convenient.

Lighter CEO Vlad Novakovski noted that both Wallet in Telegram and Lighter are built on cryptography and the idea that powerful systems should remain open and accessible. By integrating perpetual trading into Wallet, users can access sophisticated instruments with the same ease as sending a message.

Trading Features and Asset Coverage

The integrated feature supports over 50 crypto and real-world assets, including major cryptocurrencies, commodities such as oil and gold, equities, and ETFs. Users can execute trades with up to 50× leverage. The feature is initially focused on emerging markets where traditional brokerage infrastructure is more limited, though access is restricted in jurisdictions including the United States and the United Kingdom.

The launch follows a period of surging retail interest in perpetual futures, with global trading volumes exceeding $8 trillion in 2025 and monthly activity consistently above $1 trillion, according to industry data. Lighter has captured market share in this growing sector, ranking among the top tier of decentralized perpetual exchanges by trading volume.

Lighter’s Funding and Valuation

Lighter closed a $68 million funding round in November 2025 at a $1.5 billion valuation. The exchange’s architecture is designed to compete with centralized exchanges in speed and cost, offering perpetual futures, spot trading, and recently introduced 24/5 equity perpetuals. The partnership with Wallet in Telegram expands Lighter’s reach to a massive user base that may not have previously used derivatives platforms.

Wallet in Telegram has amassed tens of millions of users through Telegram’s mini-app ecosystems and token incentives. The integration of perpetual futures represents a significant step in bringing sophisticated trading tools to mainstream users within their everyday messaging environment.

FAQ

What assets can users trade through Wallet in Telegram’s perpetual futures feature?

Users can trade over 50 assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Toncoin, oil, gold, stocks, and ETFs, with up to 50× leverage. Both long and short positions are available.

Which company developed the Wallet in Telegram integration with Lighter?

The Open Platform (TOP), founded by Andrew Rogozov, develops Wallet in Telegram and built the infrastructure to directly integrate Lighter’s decentralized orderbook into the messaging app.

What is Lighter’s valuation and funding background?

Lighter closed a $68 million funding round in November 2025 at a $1.5 billion valuation. The exchange is designed to compete with centralized venues in speed and cost and has expanded into spot trading and equity perpetuals.