Looking for an alternative to Arcus? These are the closest perpetual DEXs by volume, and what each does best.
| # | Perp DEX | 24h volume | Fees (m/t) | Max lev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperliquid | $2.90B | 1.5 / 4.5 bps | 50x |
| 2 | ApeX Protocol | $1.30B | 2 / 5 bps | 100x |
| 3 | edgeX | $1.22B | 0.8 / 3.8 bps | 100x |
| 4 | Aster | $1.20B | 0.8 / 3.5 bps | 100x |
| 5 | Lighter | $1.00B | 0 / 2 bps | 50x |
| 6 | Jupiter | $640M | 0 / 6 bps | 100x |
Hyperliquid is the largest onchain perpetuals exchange, a high-performance orderbook running on its own layer-1. Compare Arcus vs Hyperliquid.
ApeX Protocol is a multichain, zk-powered orderbook perp DEX from a Bybit-backed team. Compare Arcus vs ApeX Protocol.
edgeX is an Amber-Group-backed zk orderbook perp DEX with a CEX-like feel and 100x leverage. Compare Arcus vs edgeX.