| FEATURE | DYDX | AVANTIS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Maker Fee | 0.01% | 0.06% |
| Max Leverage | 50x | 500x |
| Perp Pairs | 114 | 90 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.3 | 3.5 |
dYdX
PROS
- + Competitive perpetuals taker fee of 0.05% at base tier with maker rebates rewarding liquidity providers, plus zero-fee periods on BTC and SOL markets and a Surge program offering 50% fee rebates
- + Fully decentralized governance — all protocol parameters including fees, market listings, and rewards are controlled by DYDX token holders through onchain voting
- + No KYC required — non-custodial trading via wallet connection with full onchain transparency on the dYdX Cosmos appchain
CONS
- − 50x leverage is available only on BTC and ETH — most altcoin perpetual markets are capped at just 5x-20x, lower than rivals offering high leverage across the board
- − Perpetuals remain restricted in the US, UK, and Canada — US traders can only access the new Solana spot product, not derivatives
- − USDC-only collateral with no multi-collateral support — traders cannot use BTC, ETH, or other assets as perpetual margin
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 dYdX or Avantis better?
dYdX has a higher rating (4.3 vs 3.5). dYdX offers lower fees (0.05% vs 0.06%). Choose dYdX for lower fees, and Avantis for higher leverage.
What are the fees on dYdX vs Avantis?
dYdX charges 0.05% taker / 0.01% maker. Avantis charges 0.06% taker / 0.06% maker for perpetuals.