PancakeSwap
Spot + Perp$2.206.81% 24h
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Beginner friendlyLow fees
BNB Chain's flagship AMM across 11 chains, with a beginner-friendly UI.
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For beginners
Approachable and cheap — a very common first DeFi app.
Key metrics
24h volume
$769.1M
7d volume
$4.69B
Total value locked
$1.98B
Open interest
n/a
Market cap
$700.1M
Maker / taker fee
0% / 0.25%
Max leverage
50×
Trading pairs
6,100
Snapshot Oct 15, 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
✓Very low fees and a colorful, approachable interface
✓Huge selection of pools and yield options across 11 chains
✓New Infinity CLMM engine reaches top-tier volumes
Cons
✕Perps are secondary to the spot product
✕CAKE token has fairly high emissions
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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.
BNB ChainEthereumBase+2Spot + Perp
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Frequently asked about PancakeSwap
Is PancakeSwap safe to use?
PancakeSwap has a dexwatch security score of 83/100 (Solid). Published audits and reviews: Certik, PeckShield, SlowMist. Because it is non-custodial you keep control of your funds in your own wallet.
What are the trading fees on PancakeSwap?
PancakeSwap charges a maker fee of 0% and a taker fee of 0.25%.
What is the maximum leverage on PancakeSwap?
PancakeSwap offers up to 50× 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 PancakeSwap support?
PancakeSwap operates on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, +7.
Is PancakeSwap good for beginners?
Approachable and cheap — a very common first DeFi app.
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