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Aster vs ApeX

Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.

Metric
Aster
Aster
ApeX
ApeX
Chain
BNB Chain
Ethereum L2
Type
Orderbook
Orderbook
24h Volume
$3.53B
$685M
Open Interest
$2.1B
$121M
Maker Fee
0.010%
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.035%
0.050%
Max Leverage
1001×
30×
Markets
302
40
Collateral
USDC
USDC, USDT
Funding Interval
1h
8h
Airdrop Status
$ASTER
$APEX

Aster — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 53.5% community token allocation
  • Tokenized stock/commodity perps
  • Up to 1001x leverage (Simple mode)

Cons

  • Complex multi-mode trading interface
  • BNB Chain primary (less DeFi composability)
  • High leverage carries extreme risk

ApeX — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • StarkEx proven technology
  • Multi-chain deposits
  • APEX token live with staking

Cons

  • Somewhat centralized infrastructure
  • Complex fee tiers
  • UI can be overwhelming
Trade on Aster →Trade on ApeX →

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