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Drift vs ApeX

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

Metric
Drift
Drift
ApeX
ApeX
Chain
Solana
Ethereum L2
Type
Hybrid
Orderbook
24h Volume
$80.4M
$685M
Open Interest
$87.1M
$121M
Maker Fee
-0.0025%
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.035%
0.050%
Max Leverage
20×
30×
Markets
53
40
Collateral
USDC, SOL
USDC, USDT
Funding Interval
1h
8h
Airdrop Status
$DRIFT
$APEX

Drift — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Solana speed and low fees
  • Full DeFi suite (perps + spot + lending)
  • DRIFT token live

Cons

  • Solana network risks
  • Complex UI for new users
  • Oracle-dependent pricing

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
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