edgeX

edgeX is a zk-rollup orderbook perpetuals exchange positioned as trading like a CEX with onchain settlement. It ran a large pre-TGE points season before launching its EDGE token.

edgeX fees

edgeX charges about 0.8 bps maker and 3.8 bps taker (a basis point is 0.01%). As with any perp venue, the funding rate often matters more than the headline fee: it is a recurring payment between longs and shorts that can quietly run for or against your position. See how this stacks up on the lowest-fee perp DEX ranking.

edgeX leverage & markets

edgeX offers up to 100x leverage across crypto markets on zk rollup (Ethereum L2). Higher leverage magnifies both gains and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully. For the most aggressive limits, see the highest-leverage perp DEX ranking.

Is edgeX safe and is there KYC?

edgeX is non-custodial: your funds stay in your own wallet and you sign each trade, so there is no company holding your balance and typically no KYC. The trade-off is smart-contract and liquidation risk, so prefer venues with a solid track record and verify contracts yourself.

Who is behind edgeX?

edgeX was built by Incubated by Amber Group, with a team from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Bybit.

Backers: Amber Group and Circle Ventures.

edgeX milestones

• 2023edgeX is established, backed by Amber Group
• Jul 2024Named to Amber Group's accelerator
• Nov 2024Mainnet trading platform launches
• Jan 2025Version 2 of the exchange is rolled out
• Feb 2025Circle Ventures invests and native USDC is added
• Mar 2026EDGE token generation event

edgeX FAQ

What is edgeX?

edgeX is an Amber-Group-backed zk orderbook perp DEX with a CEX-like feel and 100x leverage. It runs on zk rollup (Ethereum L2) using a orderbook model, offering up to 100x leverage on crypto markets.

What are edgeX's fees?

edgeX charges roughly 0.8 bps maker and 3.8 bps taker (1 bp = 0.01%). Funding is paid periodically between longs and shorts.

Does edgeX require KYC?

No. edgeX is a decentralized exchange: you connect a self-custody wallet and trade permissionlessly, with no signup or KYC on the protocol.

Does edgeX have a token?

Yes, edgeX's token is $EDGE.