| FEATURE | AVANTIS | GMX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Maker Fee | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 90 | 87 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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
GMX
PROS
- + Low dynamic perpetual trading fees starting at 0.04% for balance-improving trades, reduced from 0.05% in January 2025
- + Up to 100x leverage on BTC, ETH, and other major perpetual pairs with isolated margin
- + Multichain deployment across 8 networks including Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum, Base, and Solana
CONS
- − US users are geo-restricted at the frontend level, along with several sanctioned countries
- − No native mobile app — requires third-party wallet dApp browsers for mobile trading
- − Dynamic fee model (0.04%-0.06%) can be less predictable than fixed-fee exchanges
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or GMX better?
GMX has a higher rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Choose Avantis for higher leverage, and GMX for its features.
What are the fees on Avantis vs GMX?
Avantis charges 0.06% taker / 0.06% maker. GMX charges 0.06% taker / 0.04% maker for perpetuals.