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EdgeX DEX review

Live EdgeX stats updated every minute: 24h volume, open interest, fees (0.040% maker / 0.045% taker), and up to 100x leverage across 179+ pairs on multiple chains.

At a glance

Measured cost rank
Rank 14 of 39, 4.52 bps$10,000 BTC market buy, measured October 3, 2026, 12:55 UTC. Full ranking
Fees, base tier
0.040% maker, 0.045% takerSource, read 2026-09-23
Maximum leverage
100x on BTC and ETH, up to a $1M BTC positionSource, read 2026-09-23
Chain and settlement
Own rollup on the Arbitrum stack, anchored to EthereumSource, read 2026-09-23
Custody of funds
User-key smart contracts; operator-free withdrawal claimed, steps not describedSource, read 2026-09-23
Funding interval
Every 4 hours (API); docs page says every hourSource, read 2026-09-23
Audits named in official docs
RigSec (V1 deposit pool contracts), SlowMist (V1 StarkEx perpetual and deposit pool contracts), PeckShield (StarkEx v4.5)Source, read 2026-09-23
Last reviewed
2026-09-23

Verdict

7.5/10 · how we rank

EdgeX is a perp DEX on edgeX and Ethereum. Taker fee 0.045% is above the DEX median of 0.04%.

Advantages

  • Funds stay in smart contracts, and each asset movement needs approval from the user private key
  • The fee schedule and the market data API show the same base rates
  • The V2 market data listed 179 tradable contracts on September 23, 2026
  • In PerpFinder cost sweeps, the BTC cost rank improved at larger order sizes

Considerations

  • No listed audit covers the V2 rollup contracts
  • The V2 docs do not describe how a withdrawal without the operator works
  • The docs funding page says every hour, but the API settles funding every 4 hours
  • The Arbitrum technology stack is a temporary part of the design and can change

Last editorial review 2026-09-23 · live protocol stats refresh every minute — rating is our editorial assessment, not an objective fact.

Markets
179+ pairs
Launch date
Unavailable

EdgeX — volume and open interest

Venue terms from the registry. Daily volume series since 2026-06-05; latest observed day 2026-10-03.

edgeX is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange on its own rollup, anchored to Ethereum. It lists 0.040% maker and 0.045% taker fees, funding every 4 hours, up to 100x leverage and 179 contracts. Airdrop & points program

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Taker fee vs other perp DEXes

Median taker fee 4 bps across 36 venues
VenueTaker fee (bar) · median markedTaker
Lighter
0 bps
Paradex
0 bps
Variational
0 bps
Vest Markets
1 bps
DESK
1.8 bps
SynFutures
2 bps
Extended
2.5 bps
Ondo Perps
2.5 bps
Hotstuff
2.5 bps
Orderly Network
3 bps
RISEx
3 bps
Decibel
3.4 bps
EdgeX
4.5 bps
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3.5 bps
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3.5 bps
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3.5 bps
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4 bps
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4 bps
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4 bps
Bullet
4 bps
SunX
4 bps
Hyperliquid
4.5 bps
Hibachi
4.5 bps
GRVT
4.5 bps
dYdX
5 bps
Apex Omni
5 bps
Based
5 bps
DreamCash
5 bps
Antarctic
5 bps
Boros
5 bps
HyENA
5 bps
Markets.xyz
5.8 bps
Perpl
6.9 bps
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8 bps
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9 bps
Rho X
10 bps

Published base-tier rates from each venue's fee page. A negative maker fee is a rebate. Volume tiers, referral discounts and token holdings can lower what you pay.

Rating breakdown

Fees
8
Security
7
Features
7.5
Liquidity
7

Key features

Self-custody smart contractsOwn rollup on the Arbitrum technology stackFunding every 4 hoursUp to 100x leverage on BTC and ETH179 tradable contracts

Who can use edgeX perps

Each answer comes from the edgeX terms or help pages, or from a regulator register. Each source shows the date that we opened it. See all venues in the perps by country matrix.

  • United StatesNot available

    edgeX names the United States of America as a Blocked Persons location.

  • United KingdomNot named

    The terms do not name the United Kingdom. No edgeX page states a perpetual contracts service for United Kingdom users.

  • EU and EEANot named

    The terms do not name any European Union or European Economic Area state. No edgeX page states a perpetual contracts service for those users.

  • CanadaNot available

    edgeX names Canada as a Blocked Persons location.

  • AustraliaNot named

    The terms do not name Australia. No edgeX page states a perpetual contracts service for Australian users.

  • SingaporeNot named

    The terms do not name Singapore. No edgeX page states a perpetual contracts service for Singapore users.

  • NorwayNot named

    The terms do not name Norway or the European Economic Area. No edgeX page states a perpetual contracts service for Norwegian users.

Identity check: Not stated. The edgeX Terms of Use do not mention identity verification or KYC requirements.

This page is not legal advice. It repeats what each venue and regulator publish on the checked date. Read the current terms and ask a qualified adviser before you trade.

SourcesTerms, help pages and regulator registers

EdgeX review 2026

What edgeX is and how it settles

edgeX is a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures contracts (perps). A trader connects a crypto wallet and keeps control of the funds. The technical architecture page describes edgeX V2 as a modular rollup that is anchored to Ethereum.

The same page says that edgeX "has temporarily adopted the Arbitrum technology stack as a transitional framework." Thus, edgeX runs its own chain. It does not run on Arbitrum One.

edgeX V1 used StarkEx. The migration notice moved V1 funds to V2 from July 17 to August 14, 2026. V1 positions settled at the oracle price on August 14. The official documentation is on the edgeX GitBook.

Fees

The fee page links to the VIP page for rates. The VIP page reads its table from the public VIP fee API. On September 23, 2026, level 0 showed a 0.040% maker fee and a 0.045% taker fee.

The V2 market data API showed the same default rates for all 179 contracts. The API shows no separate rate for API orders.

An older V1 API still shows lower default rates. That API describes the retired V1 product, so PerpFinder does not use it. At the 0.045% taker rate, a $10,000 market order costs $4.50 in trading fees. The spread, slippage and funding are separate costs. Use the fee calculator to test other order sizes.

Audits

The audits page names three firms. The linked reports state these scopes:

  • RigSec (September 2024): the V1 deposit pool contracts on Ethereum, BNB Chain and Arbitrum.
  • SlowMist (June 2025): the V1 StarkEx perpetual contract and the deposit pool contracts.
  • PeckShield (May 2022): StarkEx version 4.5.0, which is StarkWare code.

No listed report covers the V2 rollup contracts. An audit examines one version of the code at one time. It does not remove smart contract risk.

Main risks

  • Audit gap: no listed audit covers the V2 contracts that hold funds now.
  • Exit path: the V2 docs do not describe the steps of a withdrawal without the operator.
  • Changing design: the Arbitrum stack is a temporary framework, and edgeX can replace it.
  • Smart contract risk: audits reduce this risk, but code errors can still occur.
  • Leverage risk: at high leverage, a small price move can cause liquidation.

Leverage and markets

The V2 market data API shows a maximum leverage of 100x for BTCUSDC and ETHUSDC. For BTC, 100x applies up to a $1,000,000 position, and 75x applies up to $3,000,000. No contract in that data had a higher limit.

On September 23, 2026, the data listed 179 contracts, and trading was on for all of them. Only BTCUSDC and ETHUSDC allow 100x. Most other contracts have a limit of 20x or lower, so check the limit for each contract.

Funding

The market data API settles funding every 4 hours. On September 23, 2026, the BTC settlements occurred at 00:00, 04:00 and 08:00 UTC. The funding fee page still says that "funding fees are exchanged every hour." Its worked example uses a 4-hour interval.

The funding formula includes a dampener with a range of plus or minus 0.05%. You can compare current rates on the funding rates tracker.

Measured trading cost

PerpFinder stored cost sweeps on September 22 and 23, 2026. For a $10,000 BTC market buy, edgeX ranked in the middle of the measured venues. For a $1,000,000 BTC market buy, it moved up to rank 4 or 5.

The edgeX order book held its cost as the order size increased. The full ranking is on the cheapest BTC perp exchange page.

Custody and exit path

The self-custody page says that users deposit funds directly into smart contracts. It also says that each asset movement needs approval from the user private key. The same page says that users can withdraw through the contracts when the operator is down.

The V2 page does not describe how this withdrawal works or how long it takes. Only the V1 page describes a forced withdrawal after a set time.

Who it may fit

edgeX can fit a trader who wants self-custody and a wide choice of contracts. The measured BTC data can interest a trader who places large market orders. A trader who needs audited contracts for the current version must wait for a V2 audit.

Compare edgeX with other venues on the compare page or the perps list.

By PerpFinder editorial. Reviewed by PerpFinder review. How we testReport a correction

Frequently asked questions

How much leverage does edgeX offer?

The V2 market data API shows a maximum of 100x for BTCUSDC and ETHUSDC on September 23, 2026.

For BTC, 100x applies up to a $1,000,000 position. Most other contracts have a limit of 20x or lower.

What are edgeX trading fees?

The public VIP fee API lists 0.040% maker and 0.045% taker at level 0.

The V2 market data API shows the same default rates for all contracts. Higher 30-day volume gives lower rates.

How many perpetual contracts does edgeX list?

The V2 market data API listed 179 contracts on September 23, 2026.

Trading was on for all of them.

Has edgeX been audited?

The edgeX audits page names RigSec, SlowMist and PeckShield.

The RigSec and SlowMist reports cover V1 contracts. The PeckShield report covers StarkEx version 4.5.0. No listed report covers the V2 rollup contracts.

Where does edgeX settle trades?

edgeX V2 runs its own rollup chain and anchors it to Ethereum.

The documentation says that edgeX uses the Arbitrum technology stack as a temporary framework. It does not run on Arbitrum One.

How often does edgeX pay funding?

The market data API settles funding every 4 hours, at 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 20:00 UTC.

The docs funding page still says every hour.

Can I withdraw from edgeX if the operator is down?

The self-custody page says that users can withdraw through the smart contracts without the operator.

The V2 page does not describe the steps or the time that this takes. Each asset movement needs approval from the user private key.

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