DeFi's Pro Trading Platform

Low Fees. Powerful Trading.

At dYdX, we’re 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?

Trading Metrics

$1.4T
Lifetime Volume
$115M
Open Interest
200+
Tradable Markets
$20M
MegaVault TVL

Deep Liquidity

Minimal slippage and seamless order execution across hundreds of markets, supported by market makers and MegaVault.

Decentralized

Confidence in trading on DeFi’s most decentralized pro trading platform—with true transparency, security, and full control of your funds.

Low Fees

Industry-leading low fees, lower than traditional CEXs, optimised to maximise returns and benefit high-volume traders and casual retail users alike.

Pro Tooling

Built for pros, dYdX delivers advanced tools, deep liquidity, and unmatched performance to give traders a competitive edge.
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dYdX Surge: $20M Trading Competition

With up to $20 million in $DYDX on the line, dYdX Surge is one of the largest and long-running trading competitions in DeFi. Whether you’re new to dYdX or a returning trader, Surge is designed to make every action more rewarding.

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DeFi's Pro Trading Experience

Seamless Trading

dYdX offers institutional-grade performance with a platform built for all traders. Enjoy deep liquidity, lightning-fast execution, and precision risk controls—whether you're a market maker, algo trader, or just getting started.

Passive Yield Generation

MegaVault can be used to earn yield on USDC effortlessly. No complex staking, no lock-ups — just add funds and sit back.

Trading for Teams

Permissioned Keys let you assign custom access levels, automate execution, and maintain full control over your accounts—whether you're running a fund, coordinating with a team, or integrating trading strategies programmatically.

Instant Market Listings

You can also leverage dYdX to launch and trade brand new markets before they’re added to CEXs. dYdX’s permissionless framework allows you to list desired assets on the platform when you want.

Affiliates & Trading Rewards

You can also maximize your earnings with one of the most competitive affiliate and trading rewards programs in the industry. Whether you’re a high-volume trader or a top-tier affiliate, your activities are rewarded on dYdX.

Trading Superpowers

The new dYdX mobile app lets you trade your way—effortlessly switch between an intuitive interface for new traders or Pro Mode with all advanced tools. With up to 50x buying power and automated trading, you can experience the power of dYdX on iOS and Android.

$DYDX: Powering ‘Trade Anything’

The First-Ever $DYDX Buyback Program Is Now Live!

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