| FEATURE | ASTER | AVANTIS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | 0.06% |
| Max Leverage | 1001x | 500x |
| Perp Pairs | 519 | 90 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.2 | 3.5 |
Aster
PROS
- + Industry-leading 1001x leverage on BTC/USD in Simple Mode (250x on ETH, 75x on other crypto, 200x on forex) — the highest publicly advertised leverage of any major perp DEX
- + 0% maker fees across all perpetual markets (since Feb 2, 2026) and just 0.04% taker on USDT perps (0.005% on USD1 perps), plus a 5% discount when paying fees with $ASTER and fee-free stock perpetuals
- + MEV-resistant hidden orders enable whale-size trades without front-running or price impact — unique among major perp DEXes
CONS
- − Maximum 1001x leverage on BTC/USD is extremely risky — a roughly 0.1% adverse move liquidates a 1001x position
- − Restricted in 11+ jurisdictions including the US, UK, and Canada per its Terms & Conditions — and using a VPN to bypass the restrictions violates the terms
- − Founding team is pseudonymous with limited public disclosure of the full cap table and smart-contract upgrade key management
Avantis
PROS
- + Zero-Fee Perpetuals: no opening, closing, or borrowing fees on losing trades — only a 2.5-10% profit share on winning positions
- + Fixed-fee perps cost just 6 bps (0.06%) opening and closing on BTC/ETH/SOL, and 8 bps (0.08%) on altcoins
- + 90+ markets from one account: 60+ crypto pairs plus 18+ forex pairs, commodities (gold, silver, WTI, Brent), indices (SPY, QQQ) and MAG7 equities
CONS
- − Single-chain deployment on Base only — traders on other networks must bridge assets in
- − USDC is the only accepted collateral, so holders of other stablecoins must convert first
- − Oracle- and keeper-based execution means dependency on Chainlink feed reliability during extreme volatility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aster or Avantis better?
Aster has a higher rating (4.2 vs 3.5). Aster offers lower fees (0.04% vs 0.06%). Choose Aster for lower fees, and Avantis for its features.
What are the fees on Aster vs Avantis?
Aster charges 0.04% taker / 0% maker. Avantis charges 0.06% taker / 0.06% maker for perpetuals.