Telegram Wallet Introduces Leveraged Trading for 150M Users via Lighter Integration
Telegram's native wallet has integrated perpetual futures trading through a partnership with decentralized exchange Lighter, enabling its 150 million users to trade over 50 assets with up to 50x leverage. This new feature targets developing markets while excluding users in the US and UK initially, and leverages Lighter's zero-fee, Ethereum-based platform valued at $1.5 billion. The move significantly expands Telegram's crypto utility and accessibility, potentially boosting adoption of leveraged trading within its vast user base.
Key Highlights Telegram’s native wallet now supports perpetual futures trading through a partnership with decentralized exchange Lighter Traders can access leverage up to 50x on more than 50 assets, spanning bitcoin, ethereum, commodities, stocks, and ETFs The rollout aims to serve Telegram’s 150 million+ registered user base, with emphasis on developing markets Access is restricted for users in the United States and United Kingdom during the initial phase Lighter, holding a $1.5 billion valuation, operates with zero trading fees and plans collaborative reward programs with Wallet in Telegram Telegram’s integrated cryptocurrency wallet now supports perpetual futures trading, enabling users to establish leveraged positions directly within the messaging platform. This functionality became operational on April 2, 2026. TELEGRAM WALLET ADDS PERPS TRADING FOR 150M USERS Telegram’s Wallet has launched perpetual futures trading via an integration with Ethereum-based DEX Lighter. This enables leveraged trading on 50+ assets including BTC, ETH, oil, gold, equities, and ETFs inside the app. pic.twitter.com/6J14vi4uVZ — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) April 2, 2026 The capability is facilitated through Lighter, an Ethereum-powered decentralized exchange holding a $1.5 billion valuation after securing $68 million in funding. Lighter currently holds the fourth position among decentralized perpetual exchanges measured by trading activity. Traders can access over 50 different assets with leverage options reaching 50x. The available instruments encompass bitcoin, ethereum, crude oil, gold, stock indices, and exchange-traded funds. All transactions process through a custodial wallet embedded natively in Telegram. The Open Platform, responsible for developing Wallet in Telegram, created this feature. CEO Andrew Rogozov emphasized the platform’s accessibility and ease of use. “Even my mother can start using this wallet,” Rogozov said. Wallet in Telegram counts more than 150 million regis...
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