Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.
edgeX and Gains Network cater to different trader needs: edgeX focuses on crypto perp execution speed on Ethereum L2, while Gains Network provides the widest asset diversity across three chains.
edgeX delivers fast orderbook execution across 101 crypto markets on Ethereum L2 with 100x leverage and fees of 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. Gains Network operates on Arbitrum, Polygon, and Base with 290 markets spanning crypto, forex, stocks, commodities, and indices, offering up to 1000x leverage on forex and 150x on crypto. Gains Network's fees are higher at 0.05% flat for both maker and taker. The key differentiator is asset diversity: Gains Network is one of the few DeFi platforms where you can trade EUR/USD forex at 1000x leverage alongside BTC perps. edgeX sticks to crypto but offers potentially better execution through its off-chain matching engine. Gains Network has been running since October 2021 with over $130B in cumulative volume and a fair-launch, no-VC GNS token. edgeX is pre-TGE with a 70% community allocation. Gains Network accepts both USDC and DAI, while edgeX uses only USDC.
Choose edgeX for faster orderbook execution on crypto pairs and a pre-TGE airdrop opportunity. Choose Gains Network for the widest asset coverage (forex, stocks, commodities), multi-chain flexibility, and a proven platform with a 4+ year track record.
