Is GMX or Vest cheaper?

Vest has the lower taker fee (0 bps vs 6 bps). Funding rates also affect total cost, so check both before trading.

Which has higher leverage, GMX or Vest?

GMX offers more, up to 100x, versus 50x. Higher leverage means higher liquidation risk.

Which is bigger, GMX or Vest?

GMX has more listed 24h volume ($175M), which usually means deeper liquidity and less slippage.

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GMX vs Vest: which perp DEX is better?

A side-by-side comparison of GMX and Vest on fees, leverage, volume, chain and token.

	GMX	Vest
24h volume	$175M	n/a
Maker fee	4 bps	0 bps
Taker fee	6 bps	0 bps
Max leverage	100x	50x
Model	Pool	Pool
Chain	Arbitrum	zkRisk appchain
Token	$GMX	No token
Assets	Crypto	Crypto, Stocks, Forex

Trade GMX ↗Trade Vest ↗

GMX vs Vest: which should you choose?

If your priority is cost, Vest wins on taker fees (0 bps). For maximum leverage, GMX goes up to 100x. For depth and liquidity, GMX trades the most volume of the two.

GMX runs a pool on Arbitrum, while Vest runs a pool on zkRisk appchain. Read the full profiles: GMX and Vest.

FAQ

Is GMX or Vest cheaper?: Vest has the lower taker fee (0 bps vs 6 bps). Funding rates also affect total cost, so check both before trading.
Which has higher leverage, GMX or Vest?: GMX offers more, up to 100x, versus 50x. Higher leverage means higher liquidation risk.
Which is bigger, GMX or Vest?: GMX has more listed 24h volume ($175M), 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.