What is the best perp dex for scalping?

By our tracking, Lighter leads (0 / 0 bps). Rankings update as market data changes; see the live table for the latest.

Venues are low-fee orderbook venues for high-frequency trading. Figures are compiled from public data and curated fields; verify on each exchange before trading.

How many perp DEXs are compared?

We track 30 perpetual DEXs and rank all of them here. Each links to a full guide with fees, leverage, chain and token status.

Do these perp DEXs require KYC?

No. Every venue is non-custodial and permissionless: connect a self-custody wallet and trade with no signup or KYC. You hold your own keys and risk, and perpetual futures are high risk.

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Best Perp DEX for Scalping (2026)

Updated September 2026 · 30 perp DEXs compared

Perpetual DEXs low-fee orderbook venues for high-frequency trading, updated for 2026.

Scalpers and high-frequency traders need a real orderbook and the lowest possible taker fees. These venues fit that profile best.

#	Perp DEX	Metric	Chain	Leverage
1	Lighter	0 / 0 bps	zk rollup (Ethereum L2)	50x
2	Paradex no token	0 / 0 bps	Starknet appchain	50x
3	Extended no token	0 / 2.5 bps	Starknet L2	50x
4	Bluefin	1 / 3.5 bps	Sui	50x
5	Nado no token	1 / 3.5 bps	Ink (Kraken L2)	20x
6	edgeX	1.5 / 3.8 bps	zk rollup (Ethereum L2)	100x
7	Aster	0 / 4 bps	BNB, Ethereum, Solana	100x
8	Pacifica no token	1.5 / 4 bps	Solana	50x
9	Drift	-0.25 / 4 bps	Solana	20x
10	StandX no token	1 / 4 bps	BNB Chain and Solana	25x
11	Hyperliquid	1.5 / 4.5 bps	Hyperliquid L1	50x
12	GRVT	0 / 4.5 bps	zkSync L2	50x
13	Hibachi no token	0 / 4.5 bps	Base (Celestia DA, ZK)	n/a
14	ApeX Protocol	2 / 5 bps	Multichain (zkLink)	100x
15	dYdX	2 / 5 bps	dYdX Chain (Cosmos)	100x
16	Perpl no token	0.9 / 6.9 bps	Monad	n/a
17	RISEx no token	n/a	RISE L2	25x
18	Aftermath no token	n/a	Sui	n/a
19	Arcus no token	n/a	Robinhood Chain (Arbitrum L2)	50x
20	Ondo	n/a	Ondo Chain	20x
21	Phoenix no token	n/a	Solana	25x
22	Decibel no token	n/a	Aptos	40x

Our pick: Lighter

Lighter tops this list. Lighter is a zk-rollup perpetuals exchange with verifiable matching and very low fees, which made it a favourite of professional and farming flow before its LIT token launched. It routinely clears around a billion dollars a day in volume. Read the full Lighter guide →

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FAQ

What is the best perp dex for scalping?: By our tracking, Lighter leads (0 / 0 bps). Rankings update as market data changes; see the live table for the latest.
How is this ranked?: Venues are low-fee orderbook venues for high-frequency trading. Figures are compiled from public data and curated fields; verify on each exchange before trading.
How many perp DEXs are compared?: We track 30 perpetual DEXs and rank all of them here. Each links to a full guide with fees, leverage, chain and token status.
Do these perp DEXs require KYC?: No. Every venue is non-custodial and permissionless: connect a self-custody wallet and trade with no signup or KYC. You hold your own keys and risk, and perpetual futures are high risk.

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Not financial advice. Volume figures are compiled from each venue's public data on our live rankings and may lag; fees, leverage and token status are curated and can change. Always verify on the exchange before trading. Perpetual futures are high risk and leverage can liquidate your position.