DeFi's Pro Trading Platform

dYdX is reimagining what DeFi and perpetual trading can be. Combining the freedom of decentralization with deep liquidity, advanced order types, a high-performance API, and instant market listings, dYdX empowers you to trade boldly and confidently.

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Why dYdX?

Trusted at Scale

$1.6T
Lifetime Volume
$21M
Open Interest
99
Markets
$1.6M
MegaVault TVL
Products

Built for the Edge

200+ markets. Pro-grade tools. Scalable infrastructure for teams. Powered by incentives that reward trading, referrals, and long-term growth.
Seamless Trading
Trading for Teams
Instant Market Listings
Affiliates & Rewards Programs
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Products

Built for the Edge

200+ markets. Pro-grade tools. Scalable infrastructure for teams. Powered by incentives that reward trading, referrals, and long-term growth.
Seamless Trading
Trading for Teams
Instant Market Listings
Affiliates & Rewards Programs
Get Started
Products

Built for the Edge

200+ markets. Pro-grade tools. Scalable infrastructure for teams. Powered by incentives that reward trading, referrals, and long-term growth.
Seamless Trading
Trading for Teams
Instant Market Listings
Affiliates & Rewards Programs
Get Started

Video Tutorials

How to Start

Seamless Deposits From Six Chains

Ethereum

Base

Arbitrum

Polygon

AVAX

Optimism

More Tutorials

Spot Trading vs Perps

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How Leverage Works

Watch Tutorial

How To Start Trading on Telegram

Watch Tutorial

Youtube Channel
Get Started

Video Tutorials

How to Start

Seamless Deposits From Six Chains

Ethereum

Base

Arbitrum

Polygon

AVAX

Optimism

More Tutorials

Spot Trading vs Perps

Watch Tutorial

How Leverage Works

Watch Tutorial

How To Start Trading on Telegram

Watch Tutorial

Youtube Channel
Get Started

Video Tutorials

How to Start

Seamless Deposits From Six Chains

Ethereum

Base

Arbitrum

Polygon

AVAX

Optimism

More Tutorials

Spot Trading vs Perps

Watch Tutorial

How Leverage Works

Watch Tutorial

How To Start Trading on Telegram

Watch Tutorial

Youtube Channel
Get Started

Compare the Difference

Why Traders Switch to dYdX

CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20
(gas)

Custody

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

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Trading Fees

Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

Get Started

CEX

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Yes

Get Started

DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20
(gas)

Self-Custody

No

Get Started
Get Started

Compare the Difference

Why Traders Switch to dYdX

CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20
(gas)

Custody

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

Get Started

Trading Fees

Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

Get Started

CEX

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Yes

Get Started

DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20
(gas)

Self-Custody

No

Get Started
Get Started

Compare the Difference

Why Traders Switch to dYdX

CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20
(gas)

Custody

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

Get Started

Trading Fees

Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

0% Fees on BTC and BONK

$1M

Loss Rebates

$100+ Deposits are Free

Self-Custody

iOS & Android & Telegram

Get Started

CEX

10-20 bps Taker,
5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

Exchange Holds User Funds

Yes

Get Started

DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20
(gas)

Self-Custody

No

Get Started
Get Started

Affiliate Program

dYdX is Now Paying Affiliates Up to 50%

Start at 30%

Every affiliate begins at a competitive base tier - one of the most competitive rates in DeFi

Built for Growth

Designed for creators, communities, and performance-driven partners.

Scale to 50%

Unlock impressively higher commission as your referred volume increases

Seamless Payouts

Transparent tracking with reliable reward distribution.

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Cross-Platform Trading

Anytime. Anywhere. On-Chain.

dYdX provides a fully decentralized trading infrastructure supporting mobile, desktop, and API access. Designed for scale, speed, and 24/7 performance, offering deep liquidity, low-latency execution, and real-time onchain rewards.
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Solana Spot Trading is Now Live on dYdX
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Surge Program: Up to $1M in Liquidation Rebates
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