Smart Filtering on PERPTools: Finding Exactly What You Want
Summary
PERPTools Markets provides filtering tools to identify high-probability trades: instant search bar for direct asset navigation, tab filters for New listings and Favorites watchlist, and strategic sorting by 24h Change % (momentum hunting), Volume (liquidity verification), and Funding Rate (over-leveraged markets). Combine filters in workflows like Trend-Follower strategy.
With dozens of assets and constant price action, the "Markets" page can feel like a flood of information. However, successful trading isn't about watching every ticker—it's about narrowing your focus to the few that match your strategy. PERPTools provides a robust suite of filtering and sorting features to help you cut through the noise in seconds.
This article will show you how to use the PERPTools Markets to find your next high-probability trade.
The Global Search: Direct Navigation
The fastest way to find a specific asset is the Search Bar located at the top of the Markets table. When news breaks—perhaps a regulatory shift or a major project update, the seconds you save by jumping directly to a ticker like SOL or PEPE are the seconds that preserve your entry price. The platform’s smart indexing ensures that as soon as you begin typing, the noise of the other dozens of pairs vanishes, leaving you with a focused workspace.
Tab-Based Filtering: Strategic Categories
PERPTools organizes assets into high-level categories to match different trading styles:
- All: The complete directory of every perpetual market available on the platform.
- New: This is a vital filter for volatility traders. It displays the most recently listed assets. New listings often experience "price discovery" volatility, providing unique opportunities for scalp traders.
- Favorites (Star Icon): By clicking the star next to any asset, you add it to your personalized watchlist. This allows you to skip the general market entirely and only monitor the 5–10 assets you’ve already researched.
Strategic Sorting: Letting the Data Lead
Beyond simply finding an asset, the Markets UI allows you to "rank" the entire market based on your specific strategy. This is where the transition from a casual user to a professional occurs.
- Momentum Hunting: By sorting the "24h Change %" column, you immediately identify the outliers. Traders looking for breakouts often seek the top gainers to ride the strength, while contrarian traders look at the top losers for signs of an exhausted sell-off and a potential "mean reversion" bounce.
- Liquidity Verification: Volume is the lifeblood of a trade. A 20% price move on low volume is often a "fakeout." By sorting by Volume, you ensure that the momentum you’re seeing is backed by significant capital, which reduces the risk of slippage when you enter or exit at high leverage.
- Funding Rate: For "Carry Traders" or those looking for over-leveraged markets, sorting by the current funding rate reveals where longs are paying shorts (or vice versa) the most.
Applied Filtering: Building Your "Shortlist"
To find a trade like a professional, combine these features into a Filtering Workflow.
The "Trend-Follower" Workflow:
- Select the "All" tab.
- Sort by "24h Change" (Descending) to find assets moving up.
- Glance at the "Volume" column to ensure the move is supported by real capital.
- Click the asset to jump into the Trading UI for execution.
Pro-Tip: The "Sidebar" Filter
While in the Trading UI, you don't have to go back to the main Markets page to switch assets. Use the Left-Hand Sidebar (Markets list) which features its own search and mini-sorting capability. This allows you to keep an eye on the ETH chart while simultaneously searching for your next setup.
