| FEATURE | AVANTIS | PARADEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.06% | 0% |
| Maker Fee | 0.06% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 90 | 76 |
| 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
Paradex
PROS
- + Zero trading fees for retail users — 0% maker and 0% taker — across all 76 perpetual futures markets; professional and API takers pay just 0.02%
- + Privacy-preserving trading via zk-encrypted accounts hides positions, entries, exits, and PnL from public view, preventing MEV and liquidation sniping
- + 2,200+ markets from one unified USDC account: 76 crypto and RWA perps (including GOOGL, MSTR, silver, and oil), 2,100+ options, and spot
CONS
- − USDC-only collateral — no multi-collateral support, limiting flexibility for traders holding other assets
- − Restricted for US and Canadian persons and sanctioned jurisdictions; VPN circumvention is explicitly prohibited in the Terms of Service
- − Spot trading is limited to just two pairs (ETH and DIME) — the venue is overwhelmingly perps- and options-focused
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or Paradex better?
Paradex has a higher rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Paradex offers lower fees (0% vs 0.06%). Choose Avantis for higher leverage, and Paradex for lower fees.
What are the fees on Avantis vs Paradex?
Avantis charges 0.06% taker / 0.06% maker. Paradex charges 0% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.