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dYdX vs ApeX

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

Metric
dYdX
dYdX
ApeX
ApeX
Chain
dYdX Chain
Ethereum L2
Type
Orderbook
Orderbook
24h Volume
$195M
$685M
Open Interest
$58.2M
$121M
Maker Fee
-0.011%
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.030%
0.050%
Max Leverage
25×
30×
Markets
188
40
Collateral
USDC
USDC, USDT
Funding Interval
1h
8h
Airdrop Status
$DYDX
$APEX

dYdX — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Own sovereign L1 chain
  • 188 markets
  • Maker rebates
  • DYDX token live

Cons

  • Volume has declined vs competitors
  • Cosmos chain less accessible
  • Complex bridging

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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