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GMX v2 vs ApeX

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

Metric
GMX v2
GMX v2
ApeX
ApeX
Chain
Arbitrum
Ethereum L2
Type
Oracle
Orderbook
24h Volume
$236M
$685M
Open Interest
$80.2M
$121M
Maker Fee
0.040%
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.060%
0.050%
Max Leverage
100×
30×
Markets
113
40
Collateral
USDC, USDT, ETH, BTC
USDC, USDT
Funding Interval
1h
8h
Airdrop Status
$GMX
$APEX

GMX v2 — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Battle-tested protocol
  • Deep Arbitrum ecosystem
  • Isolated market pools reduce risk

Cons

  • Oracle dependency
  • Higher fees than orderbook DEXs
  • Complex LP mechanics

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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