Vest vs Arcus: which perp DEX is better?
A side-by-side comparison of Vest and Arcus on fees, leverage, volume, chain and token.
| Vest | Arcus |
|---|
| 24h volume | n/a | $75M |
| Maker fee | 0 bps | n/a |
| Taker fee | 0 bps | n/a |
| Max leverage | 50x | 50x |
| Model | Pool | Orderbook |
| Chain | zkRisk appchain | Robinhood Chain (Arbitrum L2) |
| Token | No token | No token |
| Assets | Crypto, Stocks, Forex | Crypto, Commodities, Stocks |
Vest vs Arcus: which should you choose?
If your priority is cost, Vest wins on taker fees (0 bps). For maximum leverage, Vest goes up to 50x. For depth and liquidity, Arcus trades the most volume of the two. Both are pre-token, so either could reward early activity with a future airdrop.
Vest runs a pool on zkRisk appchain, while Arcus runs a orderbook on Robinhood Chain (Arbitrum L2). Read the full profiles: Vest and Arcus.
FAQ
- Is Vest or Arcus cheaper?
- Vest has the lower taker fee (0 bps vs n/a). Funding rates also affect total cost, so check both before trading.
- Which has higher leverage, Vest or Arcus?
- Vest offers more, up to 50x, versus 50x. Higher leverage means higher liquidation risk.
- Which is bigger, Vest or Arcus?
- Arcus has more listed 24h volume ($75M), which usually means deeper liquidity and less slippage.
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Not financial advice. Volume figures are compiled from each venue's public data on our
live rankings and may lag; fees, leverage and token status are curated and can change. Always verify on the exchange before trading. Perpetual futures are high risk and leverage can liquidate your position.