DEX comparisons
Every head-to-head we publish, from Hyperliquid vs Lighter to DEX vs Binance fees. Numbers are checked against official fee schedules.
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Start & fees
Start here: Hyperliquid review 2026 — The full review: fees, safety, referral code and how to start.
Trading features
Start here: Hyperliquid Order Types (2026): Limit, Post-Only, Reduce-Only — Every order type in one table: limit, post-only, reduce-only, TP/SL, TWAP.
Apps & builder codes
Start here: Hyperliquid App: app.hyperliquid.xyz, Android & iPhone Options — Official web app, Android app and third-party apps compared by fee.
Other DEXs
Start here: Best perp DEXs compared (2026) — Every perp DEX we review, ranked with verified fees and leverage.
Comparisons
Start here: Best perp DEXs compared (2026) — Every perp DEX we review, ranked with verified fees and leverage.
Hyperliquid vs Lighter vs Aster (2026): Perp DEX Comparison
Hyperliquid vs Lighter vs Aster, checked Sep 2026: Hyperliquid wins on liquidity, Lighter on fees, Aster on markets. Pros, cons, real volume, safety, codes.
Read more → ComparisonPerp DEX Ranking 2026: List by Volume, OI & Lowest Fees (Live)
Live perp DEX list: ~20 venues ranked by 24h volume, open interest and share, the best perp DEX by use case and the lowest fees for swing or long holds.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid Alternatives 2026: 9 Perp DEXs Compared on Fees
Hyperliquid alternatives and competitors by reason to switch: Lighter for fees, Aster for leverage, edgeX for stocks, Paradex for privacy, Solana and CEXs.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs Paradex (2026): Fees, Liquidity, Privacy, Points
Hyperliquid vs Paradex: Paradex web-app trades cost 0% in fees, Hyperliquid's books are far deeper. Real order costs at $10k–$500k, privacy, XP and leverage.
Read more → RoundupPerp DEX Airdrops 2026: Live Points Programs Ranked
Which perp DEX points programs are live in October 2026: 9 venues ranked by status, how points accrue and what farming costs, from each venue's own docs.
Read more → ComparisonAster vs Hyperliquid (2026): Fees, 1001x vs 40x, ASTER vs HYPE
Aster vs Hyperliquid, checked Oct 15, 2026: 0% maker vs the deeper book, fees after our codes, 1001x vs 40x, volume, open interest, ASTER vs HYPE, KYC.
Read more → ComparisonCEX vs DEX Fees (2026): Which Is Cheaper, With Real Numbers
CEX vs DEX fees (Oct 2026 rates): a $10,000 market order costs $4.32 on Hyperliquid with a code, $5.00 on Binance futures, $30 + gas in a Uniswap 0.30% pool.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs Binance 2026: Which Is Cheaper? Fees, KYC, Safety
Hyperliquid vs Binance, Oct 2026: 0.045% vs 0.05% taker ($9.00 vs $10.00 per $10k round trip), no KYC, live volume share, and HYPE on Binance since Sep 2026.
Read more → ComparisonLighter vs Hyperliquid (2026): Fees, Liquidity & Who Wins
Lighter vs Hyperliquid: Lighter is cheaper (0% taker on Standard), Hyperliquid far deeper. Which to pick for size or small orders, LIT vs HYPE. Oct 2026.
Read more → ComparisonBest DEX for Scalping 2026: 0% Fees vs Fastest Fills, Ranked
Best DEX for scalping: Lighter (0% fees, 300 ms taker delay) for BTC/ETH, Hyperliquid for depth and alts. Cost vs Binance/Bybit, best time, API limits.
Read more → ComparisonWhich Perps DEX Has an API for Trading Bots? 5 Compared (2026)
Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, edgeX and dYdX all do. Compared for algo trading: rate limits (1,200 weight/min on Hyperliquid), SDKs, latency, fees, keys.
Read more → ComparisonCrypto Copy Trading 2026: Best Platforms, DEX vs Bybit/Bitget
Best crypto copy trading platforms compared: Hyperliquid, Aster and Lighter vaults vs Bybit, Bitget and Binance. Profit share, lock-ups, KYC and risks.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs GMX (2026): Fees, Liquidity & Which to Use
Hyperliquid vs GMX, verified Sep 2026: order book vs GM pools, 0.045% vs 0.04–0.06% + borrow, 40x vs 100x, liquidity, safety record and which to use.
Read more → ComparisonLighter vs Jupiter Perps (2026): 0% vs 0.06% Fees, 50x vs 250x
Lighter vs Jupiter Perps, checked Sep 2026: 0% order-book fees vs 0.06% open/close plus hourly borrow, 50x vs 250x, open interest, KYC and which to use.
Read more → ComparisonBest Binance Alternatives (2026): 8 Picks for Futures Traders
The best Binance alternatives for futures in 2026: Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, edgeX vs Bybit, OKX, Kraken, Coinbase. Fees, leverage, US access, how to move.
Read more → ComparisonHYPE vs ASTER vs LIT (2026): Which DEX Token Is Best?
HYPE vs ASTER vs LIT with live CoinGecko prices: market cap, FDV and unlocks, buybacks (99% of Aster fees), staking yield, fee discounts, bull and bear case.
Read more → ComparisonSolana Perpetual DEX 2026: 8 Best Solana Perp DEXs Compared
Best Solana perpetual DEXs ranked on Sept 2026 DefiLlama data: GMTrade, Pacifica, Jupiter Perps, Phoenix, Flash Trade + fees, SOL leverage and Drift's fate.
Read more → ComparisonBest DEX for Margin Trading 2026: Perps vs Spot Margin
Best DEXs for margin trading, ranked October 2026: Hyperliquid, Lighter, Aster, edgeX, dYdX, GMX. Gold/FX spreads, funding, borrow rates compared.
Read more → ComparisonDEX Max Leverage & Leverage Tiers 2026: 7 Perp DEXs Compared
Max leverage on 7 perp DEXs, checked Oct 2026: Aster 1001x (Shield) / 150x Pro, Jupiter 250x, edgeX 100x, Lighter 50x, Hyperliquid 40x BTC, and tiers by size.
Read more → ComparisonLighter vs Aster (2026): Fees, Leverage & Which Perp DEX Wins
Lighter vs Aster: Lighter wins on market-order fees (0% taker), Aster on 500+ markets and high leverage. Fees checked Oct 2026; depth, pros & cons, verdict.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs Bybit 2026: Which Is Cheaper? Fees, Leverage & KYC
Hyperliquid is cheaper below Bybit VIP: 0.045% vs 0.055% taker, a $10k round trip $9.00 ($8.64 with a code) vs $11.00 (Oct 2026). No KYC; Bybit has 150x.
Read more → ComparisonAster vs Binance (2026): Is Aster Owned by Binance? Fees & KYC
Is Aster owned by Binance? YZi Labs, CZ and the ASTER listing, each with a dated primary source, then Aster vs Binance Futures fees, KYC, liquidity, custody.
Read more → RoundupCrypto Passive Income on DEXs (2026): Staking, Vaults, Lending
Crypto passive income on DEXs with dated rates: Hyperliquid HLP and USDC lending, HYPE and LIT staking, Lighter LLP, Aster. Lock-ups, drawdowns, risks.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs Jupiter Perps 2026 (+ Drift): Fees, 250x, Risk
Hyperliquid vs Jupiter Perps, re-checked Oct 15, 2026: order book vs JLP pool, 0.045% vs 0.06% + borrow, 20x vs 250x SOL, HLP vs JLP, and Drift after the hack.
Read more → ComparisonHyperliquid vs dYdX (2026): Fees, Speed & Liquidity Tested
dYdX vs Hyperliquid, re-tested Oct 15, 2026: ~160x the volume, 0.045% vs 0.050% taker, a fresh slippage test, 40x vs 50x BTC, speed, TVL, HYPE vs DYDX.
Read more →Perps basics
Start here: What Are Perpetual Futures? Perps Explained Simply (2026) — How perps work: funding, mark price, margin and liquidation.
Coin-Margined vs USDT-Margined: Inverse vs Linear Perps 2026
Coin-margined (inverse) perps use BTC as collateral and pay PnL in BTC; USDT-margined (linear) use stablecoins. PnL math, liquidation, which DEXs offer each.
Read more → ComparisonOrder Book vs AMM: Key Differences, Pros & Cons (2026 Data)
Order book (CLOB) vs AMM: counterparty, fees, price impact and sandwich risk. A $1M ETH buy cost ~10.3% in a Uniswap pool vs ~0.06% on Hyperliquid.
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