> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cindex.gitbook.io/cindex-litepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cindex.gitbook.io/cindex-litepaper/technical/defi-suite/index-perpetuals.md).

# Index Perpetuals

Cindex's index perpetual allow users to optimize their capital efficiency. Users can use the ETF LP tokens as collateral or provide liquidity for these perpetual contracts. By doing so, users can gain leverage or hedge their positions, maximizing their capital utilization and potential returns.