Perp Trading Guide for Beginners

**dYdX partners with CoinnerBot for April-long copy trading competition** - Competition runs throughout April 2026 - **$10,000 USDC prize pool** distributed among top 10 traders - Combines copy trading functionality with competitive rewards - Participants can join via [dYdX competition page](https://dydx.coinner.co/competitions/dydx-copy-trading-competition) The competition allows traders to either lead with their strategies or copy successful traders while competing for rankings and rewards.

dYdX has partnered with Voltrade to launch a trading competition focused on ETH-USD and SOL-USD perpetual contracts. **Competition Details:** - Total prize pool: $5,000 - Trading pairs: ETH-USD and SOL-USD perpetuals - Additional daily bonuses available - Leaderboard-based ranking system Traders can participate by trading the specified perpetual contracts and climbing the leaderboard to compete for prizes. Full terms and conditions are available on the [dYdX blog](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/dydx-x-voltrade-eth-usd-sol-usd-trading-competition-5-000-in-rewards). The competition is now live and open to participants.

dYdX has launched **Surge Season 13** with several trading incentives: - **Zero trading fees** on BTC and BONK perpetuals - **Liquidation rebates** available for traders - **Three weekly trading sprints** starting April 6, each offering $10,000 USDC in prizes The competition is run in partnership with BONK and targets active traders looking to maximize returns during the promotional period. [Learn more about Surge Season 13](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/introducing-surge-season-13-and-april-bonk-trading-competition-sprints)

**Foxify Trade is launching FUNDED on dYdX December 8th**, bringing professional prop trading features to the decentralized exchange. **Key Features:** - Instant funded trading accounts - True A-Book execution model - On-chain reward payouts - No delays or traditional prop firm restrictions This integration represents a significant development for dYdX, combining traditional prop trading benefits with DeFi infrastructure. Traders will access funded accounts without the typical barriers found in centralized prop firms. The launch marks dYdX's expansion into institutional-grade trading tools while maintaining its decentralized nature.

**dYdX announces a 50% rebate on all positive trading fees** running from now through the end of 2025. - **No tiers or requirements** - all traders automatically receive the discount - Applies to all positive trading fees on the platform - Simple value proposition with no complex qualification criteria This follows dYdX's recent move to **double affiliate earnings to 30%** of taker fees from referred trading volume, showing continued focus on trader incentives. The rebate program runs until December 31st, providing immediate savings for active traders on the decentralized exchange.