On PerpVia, your assets are distributed across different accounts. This article explains the purpose of each account, the transfer rules between them, and how to complete an asset transfer on both the web and app platforms.
1. Account Types and Transfer Rules
PerpVia has multiple accounts corresponding to different business scenarios. Funds can be freely transferred between accounts, but deposits and withdrawals can only be made through the Funding Account and Spot Account.
| Account | Main Purpose | Deposit / Withdrawal | Fund Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funding Account | The main entry point for assets, hub for deposits and withdrawals | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| Spot Account | Used for spot trading | ✓ Supported | ✓ Supported |
| Contract Account | Used for contract (perpetual) trading | — Not Supported | ✓ Supported |
| Copy Trading Account | Used for copy trading | — Not Supported | ✓ Supported |
1. Deposit / Withdrawal: can only be done in the Funding Account and Spot Account.
2. Fund Transfer: all accounts can freely transfer funds between each other without restrictions.
2. Asset Transfer Operation
Asset transfers can be performed on both the web and app platforms, with the core steps being the same: select the currency, source account, destination account, and amount, then confirm.
Web Platform Web Transfer Steps
After logging into the PerpVia official website, follow these steps:
App Platform App Transfer Steps
Open the PerpVia App and tap "Assets" in the bottom navigation to enter the asset page:
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why can't I withdraw directly from the Contract Account?
Withdrawals can only be initiated from the Funding Account and Spot Account. Please transfer funds from the Contract Account to the Funding Account or Spot Account before withdrawing.
Q: How long does a transfer take? Are there any fees?
Transfers between accounts are instantaneous and free of any fees.
Q: Why does the transferable amount fluctuate when I have open positions?
When there are open positions in the Contract Account, the transferable amount will fluctuate in real-time with position profit and loss. The actual transfer amount is based on the submitted amount at the time of transfer.