| FEATURE | VERANTA | EDGEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.045% | 0.045% |
| Maker Fee | 0.001% | 0.04% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 148 | 182 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.2 |
Veranta vs edgeX: key differences
Trading costs are level at the base tier: both charge a 0.045% taker fee, so opening and closing a $10,000 position with market orders costs $9.00 on either exchange.
For limit orders, Veranta charges makers 0.001%, while edgeX charges makers 0.04%.
Veranta allows up to 500x leverage against 100x on edgeX. The headline figure usually applies to a few markets only, so check the limit on the pair you trade.
edgeX lists 182 perpetual markets, Veranta lists 148.
edgeX also has spot trading; Veranta is perpetuals only.
edgeX is the more liquid venue, with $293M in 24-hour volume against $50M on Veranta (about 5.9 times more). Deeper books mean less slippage on large orders.
Neither exchange requires KYC: both are used by connecting a wallet.
Figures as of 2026-10-04, from each exchange's documentation, CoinGecko and DeFiLlama.
Costs, liquidity and safety in detail
| Veranta | edgeX | |
|---|---|---|
| Taker round trip on $10,000 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Maker round trip on $10,000 | $0.20 | $8.00 |
| Best-tier taker fee | 0.0315% | 0.02% |
| BTC max leverage | 500x | 100x |
| Margin modes | isolated | cross, isolated |
| 24h volume | $50M | $293M |
| TVL | $11M | $61M |
| Custody | non-custodial | non-custodial |
| Collateral | USDC | USDC |
| Deposit networks | Base, Ethereum | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base +5 more |
| Minimum order | $100 | — |
| Order types | 8 | 12 |
| Options | No | No |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Testnet or demo | No | Yes |
| Vaults or copy trading | No | No |
| Insurance fund | No | Yes |
| Audited | Yes | Yes |
| Restricted jurisdictions | 6 | 10 |
| Founded | 2023 | 2023 |
Choose Veranta if
- You place limit orders: 0.001% maker fee against 0.04% on edgeX.
- You want higher leverage: up to 500x against 100x.
Choose edgeX if
- You trade smaller or newer markets: 182 perpetual pairs against 148.
- You trade size and need liquidity: $293M in 24-hour volume against $50M.
- You want spot and perpetuals in one account.
- You trade from a phone: edgeX has a mobile app.
- You want a sign-up discount: 12% off fees through a referral link.
Veranta
PROS
- + Zero maker and taker fees on forex, commodities, indices and equities while those markets are in growth mode (spread and funding still apply)
- + Crypto fees of 0.045% taker and 0.001% maker per side, where maker means a trade that reduces open-interest skew
- + Upside Perps on BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and HYPE: no opening, closing or borrow fees, and traders keep 75% to 95% of profit on winning trades
CONS
- − Deployed on Base only, and USDC is the only accepted collateral
- − Fixed-fee leverage on crypto majors is capped at 50x and altcoins at 40x; higher crypto leverage requires Upside Perps, which take 5% to 25% of profit
- − Profit on a single position is capped at 2500% of collateral on most markets, and positions are liquidated at an 85% loss
edgeX
PROS
- + 182 perpetual markets in one USDC-margined account, including 98 stock and ETF perpetuals, commodities (gold, silver, crude oil, natural gas) and FX pairs such as USD/JPY and EUR/USD
- + Up to 100x leverage on BTC and ETH and 75x on SOL, with cross and isolated margin modes
- + No KYC required: connect an EVM wallet or sign in by email, and referred users get a 12% trading fee discount
CONS
- − Base perpetual fees of 0.040% maker and 0.045% taker are higher than the 0.012% maker and 0.038% taker edgeX charged on V1, and VIP 1 requires 10 million dollars in 14-day volume
- − USDC is the only margin asset, with no multi-collateral support
- − Restricted in the US, Canada, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Myanmar and Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk, and the terms prohibit using a VPN to bypass the block
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Veranta or edgeX better?
edgeX has a higher rating (4.2 vs 3.5). Choose Veranta for higher leverage, and edgeX for its features.
What are the fees on Veranta vs edgeX?
Veranta charges 0.045% taker / 0.001% maker. edgeX charges 0.045% taker / 0.04% maker for perpetuals.
Which has higher leverage, Veranta or edgeX?
Veranta offers up to 500x, and edgeX offers up to 100x. Maximum leverage applies to selected markets and falls as position size grows on both exchanges.
Do Veranta and edgeX require KYC?
Veranta does not require KYC. edgeX does not require KYC. Both restrict some jurisdictions (Veranta lists 6; edgeX lists 10), so check the terms of service for your country before depositing.
Is Veranta or edgeX safer?
Veranta has been audited and has no insurance fund on record here, and custody is non-custodial. edgeX has been audited and runs an insurance fund, and custody is non-custodial. Neither audits nor insurance funds remove smart contract risk, so size deposits accordingly.
Which has more trading volume, Veranta or edgeX?
Veranta recorded $50M in 24-hour volume and edgeX recorded $293M, as of 2026-10-04. Veranta lists 148 perpetual markets and edgeX lists 182.