| FEATURE | DRIFT | GRVT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.035% | 0.045% |
| Maker Fee | -0.0025% | -0.0001% |
| Max Leverage | 101x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 40 | 96 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | Yes |
| Rating | 2.0 | 4.5 |
Drift
PROS
- + Up to 101x leverage available on SOL, BTC, and ETH perpetual markets via High Leverage Mode
- + Maker rebates up to -0.0033% at VIP tier, meaning makers earn a rebate on each trade
- + Cross-collateral system lets any supported asset (USDT, SOL, JLP, etc.) serve as margin for any position
CONS
- − MAJOR EXPLOIT: $270M stolen on April 1-2, 2026 via Solana durable nonces — protocol under recovery, relaunch pending
- − Only available on Solana — users on other chains must bridge assets
- − High Leverage Mode (up to 101x) charges 2x the bottom taker fee tier
GRVT
PROS
- + Negative maker fees across all tiers, starting at -0.0001% at Level 1 and reaching -0.003% at Level 9 — traders earn rebates for providing liquidity
- + Sub-millisecond execution with up to 600,000 TPS on custom ZKsync Validium appchain, rivaling centralized exchange performance
- + Non-custodial smart account wallet eliminates counterparty risk — all settlements verified onchain via zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum L1
CONS
- − KYC required via ComplyCube (document verification + biometrics) — unlike most DEXs, anonymous trading is not possible
- − Only USDT as trading collateral — no multi-collateral support with BTC, ETH, or stablecoins like USDC yet
- − Restricted in 9 jurisdictions including the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drift or GRVT better?
GRVT has a higher rating (4.5 vs 2). Drift offers lower fees (0.035% vs 0.045%). Choose Drift for lower fees, and GRVT for its features.
What are the fees on Drift vs GRVT?
Drift charges 0.035% taker / -0.0025% maker. GRVT charges 0.045% taker / -0.0001% maker for perpetuals.