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GMX

Perpetuals

Decentralized perpetual exchange on Arbitrum

Launch App
Total Value Locked
$520.0M
24h Volume
$280.0M
Swap Fee
0.30%
Chains Supported
2

About GMX

GMX offers decentralized perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage, pioneering the 'real yield' narrative in DeFi. Launched anonymously in 2021, GMX uses a unique GLP pool model where liquidity providers deposit a basket of assets and act as the counterparty to all trades. LPs earn 70% of all platform fees paid in ETH or AVAX—not inflationary tokens. The zero-price-impact feature up to certain limits attracts large traders. GMX V2 introduced isolated GM pools for more efficient capital allocation. The platform dominates Arbitrum's derivatives landscape.

Supported Blockchains

Features

Perpetual Futures
Up to 50x Leverage
GLP/GM Liquidity Pools
Real Yield to Stakers
Zero Price Impact Trades
Spot Swaps

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Real yield from fees (ETH/AVAX)
  • Zero price impact up to limits
  • Both spot and perpetuals
  • Strong Arbitrum presence

Cons

  • Liquidity pool has directional risk
  • Limited to major trading pairs
  • Higher fees than centralized venues

Fee Structure

Swap Fee 0.30%
Maker Fee 0.05%
Taker Fee 0.07%

Security & Info

Audited Yes
Auditors
ABDK Quantstamp
Governance GMX
Launch Date September 1, 2021