PancakeSwap has launched Simple Mode for perpetual futures trading, enabling users to trade with a single tap - just up or down.
Key features:
- One-tap trading interface for long/short positions
- Built on full onchain order book
- Up to 200x leverage available
- Runs alongside existing Pro Mode with advanced features
The platform recently overhauled its perpetuals engine, powered by Aster DEX, introducing both simplified and professional trading modes. Pro Mode offers isolated and cross margin, multiple asset types (BNB, USDT, BTC, ETH), and advanced order types including market, limit, stop, and take-profit/stop-loss orders.
This week in the PancakeSwap ecosystem π₯Β β STRCon now live. Trade tokenized Stretch ($STRC) on @BNBCHAIN with zero fees, powered by @OndoFinance β apxUSD & apyUSD (tokenized $STRC) now live on @ethereum. Swap or add liquidity with @apyx_fi β IRL community meetup in
Monthly recap: April π₯βΎοΈ From 32 straight months of burns, to 60+ tokenized RWAs going live with @xStocksFi on @BNBCHAIN, Infinity hitting one year with $113B+ in volume, our DEX mini-app launching on the @baseapp, and crossing $4T in total trading volume, we've been
What's new π β Full order book: real price discovery and full market depth β Simple Mode: one-tap trades, zero setup β Pro Mode: cross/isolated margin, advanced orders, full depth β Up to 200x leverage β Unified wallet view blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/perps
Perps, but make it Pro π₯π₯ β Isolated & cross margin β Single asset and multi-asset modes: BNB, USDT, BTC, ETH β Market, limit, stop, take-profit/stop-loss order types β Full order book view β Up to 200Γ leverage The Pro stack β pancakeswap.finance/perps
Stables, but make them earn π¨ apxUSD-USDC & apyUSD-apxUSD are live on PancakeSwap @base. Add liquidity and start earning on @apyx_fi, the first dividend-backed stablecoin powered by Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) preferred equity, like $STRC. β pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/poolβ¦ β
Perps? Piece of cake π° PancakeSwap Perps now runs on a full onchain order book, a new engine built for capital efficiency and better execution. What's new β blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/whatsβ¦ Quick start guide β blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/how-tβ¦
π¨ ALL-NEW PANCAKESWAP PERPS IS LIVE π¨ β‘ Brand new engine β‘ Full order book β‘ One-tap trades (Simple Mode) 200x leverage. Fully onchain. Powered by @Aster_DEX. Perps just became a piece of cake π° pancakeswap.finance/perps
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apxUSD and apyUSD (tokenized $STRC) are now live on PancakeSwap @ethereum π₯Β Swap or add liquidity to earn yield on first dividend-backed stablecoin protocol with @apyx_fi. ⬩ apxUSD-USDC β pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/pool⦠⬩ apyUSD-apxUSD β pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/poolβ¦
STRCon is LIVE on PancakeSwap π₯Β Trade Stretch (@Strategy) onchain with zero fees, the latest addition to our lineup of 250+ tokenized RWAs on @BNBCHAIN, powered by @OndoFinance.
Tokenized $STRC is now live. Stretch (STRC) is @Strategy's perpetual preferred stock paying monthly dividends, currently yielding 11.5%. Now available across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana through Ondo Global Markets.
This week in the PancakeSwap ecosystem π₯ β All-new PancakeSwap Perps is live. Full onchain order book, 200x leverage, Simple and Pro modes, powered by @Aster_DEX β Chef AI is here to help π° Your AI-powered guide and chatbot for all PancakeSwap FAQs β @xStocksFi expands
This week in the PancakeSwap ecosystem π₯ β Try Perps on Us. Trade on PancakeSwap Perps from May 19 to 26 and we'll cover your first loss. π β PancakeSwap is looking for a Japan Ambassador to help grow our global community and represent us in the region. π―π΅ β BTCB-WBNB
π¨ ALL-NEW PANCAKESWAP PERPS IS LIVE π¨ β‘ Brand new engine β‘ Full order book β‘ One-tap trades (Simple Mode) 200x leverage. Fully onchain. Powered by @Aster_DEX. Perps just became a piece of cake π° pancakeswap.finance/perps
PancakeSwap Improves Swap Rates Through Market Maker Partnerships

PancakeSwap has partnered with multiple market makers to improve pricing on major trading pairs. **Key improvements:** - Better rates on ETH-USDC and ETH-USDT swaps on Ethereum - Example: 10 ETH yields 21,290 USDT on PancakeSwap vs ~21,273 USDT on competing platforms - Access to trading pairs unavailable on other exchanges The platform claims users can now get superior quotes for blue-chip token swaps compared to alternatives. The market maker integrations work behind the scenes to source better liquidity. [Trade on PancakeSwap](https://pancakeswap.finance/?chain=eth)
PancakeSwap Partners with Binance Wallet for $300K Liquidity Provider Rewards Campaign

PancakeSwap is participating in Binance Wallet's DeFi campaigns, offering **$300,000 in rewards** for liquidity providers. The initiative is part of a broader "DeFi Season" launching May 28, which includes **$2 million in total rewards** across multiple protocols. Lista DAO is also participating with $400,000 in rewards distributed across various vaults. **Key details:** - Campaign starts May 28, 2026 - Rewards available for providing liquidity on PancakeSwap - Part of Binance Wallet's larger DeFi incentive program - Additional rewards available through Lista DAO's XAUt Earn and USDT vaults Full campaign details available at [Binance Wallet DeFi Season](https://www.binance.com/en/events/wallet-defi-season-2026)
PancakeSwap Introduces Hooks: Customizable Plugins for Liquidity Pools
PancakeSwap has published a comprehensive guide explaining **hooks** - customizable plugins for liquidity pools on their Infinity platform. **What are hooks?** - Plugins that enable custom behavior in liquidity pools - Allow for dynamic fee adjustments - Provide fee discounts to users - Offer MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) protection - Enable onchain limit orders Hooks give liquidity providers and traders more control over pool mechanics, moving beyond standard pool configurations. This feature aims to make DeFi trading more flexible and efficient. [Read the full guide](https://blog.pancakeswap.finance/articles/infinity-hooks)
PancakeSwap Adds Hook Filtering for Infinity Pools
PancakeSwap has introduced a new sorting feature for Infinity Pools, allowing users to filter by hook type directly from the Pools page. **Key Features:** - Sort pools by hook types including Dynamic Fees and Fee Discount - Streamlined discovery of hooked pools across multiple chains - Access via the [Pools page](https://pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/pools?chain=bsc&type=1&network=56&network=1&network=8453&network=204&network=324&network=59144&network=42161&network=143&network=8000001001&sort=hookAddress%3A-1) **Background:** Hooks are plugins within PancakeSwap Infinity that customize pool behavior - adjusting fees, applying discounts, and enabling onchain limit orders. This update makes it easier to find pools with specific hook configurations.
π₯ EURC Volume Surges 340% on Base with New Liquidity Incentives

**EURC trading activity explodes on Base** Circle's EURC stablecoin has seen a 340%+ volume increase on Base over the past month. PancakeSwap is capitalizing on this momentum by launching fresh incentive programs. **Key details:** - New liquidity incentives deployed across 25 Base farms - Liquidity providers can earn $OP token rewards - Program powered by Brevis ZK's Incentra platform Users can participate by adding liquidity to eligible pools and earning boosted yields through the [Incentra platform](https://incentra.brevis.network/?chainid=8453&type=3&status=4). This follows PancakeSwap's February initiative that distributed 20,000 OP rewards across 13 Base liquidity pools, demonstrating continued commitment to Base ecosystem growth.