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edgeX

Perp DEX
$EDGE · Founded 2024 · edgex.exchange ↗
$0.2893.61% 24h
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Pro / institutional
★★★★★★★★★★
83/100dexwatch score · Solid

A pro-grade, low-latency perp DEX from the Amber Group ecosystem, now on its own EDGE Chain and on Circle's Arc.

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Status

The EDGE token launched on 31 March 2026. V2 moved trading to the venue's own EDGE Chain in May 2026; on 16 September 2026 edgeX also went live on Circle's Arc network with native-USDC settlement.

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For beginners

Built for pros. Powerful, but not the gentlest first stop.

Key metrics

24h volume
$460.3M
7d volume
$5.61B
Total value locked
$59.9M
Open interest
$209.2M
Share of tracked perp volume
4.0%
Market cap
$101.1M
Maker / taker fee
0.015% / 0.038%
Max leverage
100×
Trading pairs
185

Snapshot Oct 18, 2026 from public sources (the venue's own market API for volume and open interest, DefiLlama for TVL, CoinGecko for token price). Live values refresh in your browser where a source is available. Fields without a verifiable source show n/a.

The honest take

Pros
✓Deep liquidity and tight execution on majors; consistently a top-5 decentralized perp venue
✓Three named audit firms; V1 contracts were frozen cleanly after the V2 migration
✓24/7 stock, commodity and FX perps alongside crypto
Cons
✕Base taker fee (0.038%) is higher than the cheapest order-book rivals
✕The venue's own EDGE Chain is only months old; audit coverage of the new chain is not published
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Non-custodial — connect your wallet and you stay in control of your funds. Leverage is high-risk; only trade what you can afford to lose.

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Frequently asked about edgeX

Is edgeX safe to use?
edgeX has a dexwatch security score of 80/100 (Solid). Published audits and reviews: Rigsec, SlowMist, PeckShield (StarkEx v1). Because it is non-custodial you keep control of your funds in your own wallet.
What are the trading fees on edgeX?
edgeX charges a maker fee of 0.015% and a taker fee of 0.038%.
What is the maximum leverage on edgeX?
edgeX offers up to 100× leverage on supported markets. High leverage is extremely risky and can liquidate a position quickly — only trade what you can afford to lose.
Which blockchains does edgeX support?
edgeX operates on EDGE Chain, Arc.
Is edgeX good for beginners?
Built for pros. Powerful, but not the gentlest first stop.

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Figures are a dated snapshot from public sources — they move constantly and are for reference only, not financial advice. Updated Oct 18, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.