Comparison page
dYdX vs GMX
See which platform gives you more choice, lower fees, stronger public trust checks, and a better fit for the way you trade.
VS
dYdX
1 chains, Order book / perpetuals
GMX
4 chains, Oracle-based derivatives
Side by side
Compare the core facts first: market depth, fees, access, and other numbers pulled from public sources.
| Metric | dYdX | GMX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain count | 1 | 4 | GMX |
| Primary chains | dYdX | ArbitrumAvalancheBotanixMegaETH | Unavailable |
| Market style | Order book / perpetuals | Oracle-based derivatives | Different |
| Launch year | 2021 | 2021 | Tie |
| Fee model | Maker-taker fee schedule | Position fee, swap fee, and funding/borrowing mechanics | Different |
| KYC | Not required | Not required | Tie |
| Max leverage risk | 20x | 100x | Risk context only |
| Withdrawal networks | Not yet sourced | Not yet sourced | Tie |
Chain count
dYdX
GMX
GMX
Primary chains
dYdX
GMX
Unavailable
Market style
dYdX
GMX
Different
Launch year
dYdX
GMX
Tie
Fee model
dYdX
GMX
Different
KYC
dYdX
GMX
Tie
Max leverage risk
dYdX
GMX
Risk context only
Withdrawal networks
dYdX
GMX
Tie
Methodology: winner labels mark stronger raw metrics, not a recommendation. Leverage is risk context only. Scores, ranks, and source data can change after the latest refresh.
Trust view
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dYdX
GMX
Go deeper
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Sources
- dYdX docsofficial
- CoinGecko exchange profilemarket data
- CoinGecko exchange profilemarket data
- dYdX trading feesofficial
- GMX introofficial
- GMX feesofficial