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What is PerpCord?

PerpCord is a Discord bot that gamifies cryptocurrency perpetual trading through a competitive paper trading game. Players compete to grow their virtual coin balance by placing leveraged LONG or SHORT trades on real cryptocurrency tokens, using live market data.

Get Started

Join the game and start trading in minutes with our quickstart guide.

Why Play PerpCord?

PerpCord offers a risk-free way to experience the excitement of leveraged crypto trading while competing with friends and community members.

Two Game Modes

PerpCord offers two distinct trading modes to suit different playstyles:

Fast Rounds

~10 minute rounds for quick, action-packed trading. Perfect for active traders who want rapid-fire decisions and instant gratification. New rounds start automatically back-to-back.

Marathon Rounds

24-hour rounds for a slower, more strategic pace. Ideal for players who prefer to analyze the market and make thoughtful decisions without time pressure.
Both modes use the same /perp trade command - the bot automatically detects which mode based on the channel you’re in.

How It Works

The game runs automatically 24/7 with continuous trading rounds. Here’s the basic flow:
  1. Join the game with /perp join and receive 10,000 starting coins
  2. Wait for a round - fast rounds start every ~10 minutes, marathon rounds last 24 hours
  3. Place your trade using /perp trade - choose LONG (price up) or SHORT (price down)
  4. Watch the market - your entry price is locked when you trade
  5. Collect your winnings - when rounds settle, PnL is calculated and balances update
  6. Climb the leaderboard and earn badges!

View All Commands

See the complete list of commands available to players.