DeFi's Pro Trading Platform

dYdX reimagines what DeFi and perpetual trading can be. Combining the freedom of decentralization with deep liquidity, advanced order types, a high-performance API, and instant market listings, dYdX empowers you to trade boldly and confidently.

Why dYdX?

Trusted at Scale

$1.4T
Lifetime Volume
$200M
Open Interest
220+
Markets
$12M
MegaVault TVL

DeFi's Pro Trading Platform

dYdX reimagines what DeFi and perpetual trading can be. Combining the freedom of decentralization with deep liquidity, advanced order types, a high-performance API, and instant market listings, dYdX empowers you to trade boldly and confidently.

Why dYdX?

Trusted at Scale

$1.4T
Lifetime Volume
$200M
Open Interest
220+
Markets
$12M
MegaVault TVL
Products

Built for Edge

220+ markets. Pro-grade tools. Scalable infrastructure for teams. Powered by community incentives that reward traders, affiliates, and long-term growth.
Seamless Trading
Trading for Teams
Instant Market Listings
Affiliate & Reward Programs
Products

Built for Edge

220+ markets. Pro-grade tools. Scalable infrastructure for teams. Powered by community incentives that reward traders, affiliates, and long-term growth.
Seamless Trading
Trading for Teams
Instant Market Listings
Affiliate & Reward Programs

Deposits of $100+ Are Now Instant, Seamless and Free

Step-by-Step

How to Start

Connected in Seconds

MetaMask, Rabby, Phantom and dozens of other Wallets can be connected in seconds.


Just $10 to Start

Instant deposits available from just $10, with support for six chains: Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum.

Explore 200+ Markets

200+ markets accessible with up to 50x leverage, via desktop, mobile apps, and API.

Connected in Seconds

MetaMask, Rabby, Phantom and dozens of other Wallets can be connected in seconds.


Just $10 to Start

Instant deposits available from just $10, with support for six chains: Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum.

Explore 200+ Markets

200+ markets accessible with up to 50x leverage, via desktop, mobile apps, and API.

Having trouble? Check the FAQ

Compare the Difference

Why Traders Switch to dYdX

CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20(gas)

Custody

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers over $100

Self-Custody

iOS & Android

Trading Fees

Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers over $100

Self-Custody

iOS & Android

CEX

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Yes

DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20(gas)

Self-Custody

No

Compare the Difference

Why Traders Switch to dYdX

CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20(gas)

Custody

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers over $100

Self-Custody

iOS & Android

Trading Fees

Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers over $100

Self-Custody

iOS & Android

CEX

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Yes

DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20(gas)

Self-Custody

No

Step-by-Step

How to Start

Connected in Seconds

MetaMask, Rabby, Phantom and dozens of other Wallets can be connected in seconds.


Just $10 to Start

Instant deposits available from just $10, with support for six chains: Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum.

Explore 200+ Markets

200+ markets accessible with up to 50x leverage, via desktop, mobile apps, and API.

Connected in Seconds

MetaMask, Rabby, Phantom and dozens of other Wallets can be connected in seconds.


Just $10 to Start

Instant deposits available from just $10, with support for six chains: Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche, Polygon, and Arbitrum.

Explore 200+ Markets

200+ markets accessible with up to 50x leverage, via desktop, mobile apps, and API.

Having trouble? Check the FAQ

Cross-Platform Trading

Anytime. Anywhere. Onchain.

dYdX provides a fully decentralized trading infrastructure supporting mobile, desktop, and API access. Designed for scale, speed, and 24/7 performance, offering deep liquidity, low-latency execution, and real-time onchain rewards.
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50,000+
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11 Jan 2022
Last Update:
Jan 22, 2022