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🚀 BREAKING: Perpetual DEXs dominate 40% of DeFi trading volume by 2025, with Hyperliquid,
wait what’s a perpetual DEX 🧐?! is it like a DEX but forever or am i galaxy-braining this 🤯?
wait, what’s a perpetual DEX and why are we talking about 2026 already 🫠?
are we in the future or just
The surge in DeFi interest by 2025 drives perpetual DEX dominance, with Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter leading in features and volume
The year 2025 sees a surge in DeFi interest, with global crypto market cap hitting $3.85 trillion. Perpetual DEXs now capture over 40% of DeFi trading volume on major networks like Ethereum. Top players like Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter lead with innovative features and high trading volumes. Hyperliquid’s lightning-fast performance sets it apart, while Lighter attracts retail traders with a no-fee model. Aster dominates the market with high leverage options and daily volume exceeding $42 billion.
BasePerp, launching by Q1 2026, is set to revolutionize DeFi with scalable infrastructure and deep liquidity. As Base Chain’s first perpetual DEX, analysts predict a TVL growth to $7-9 billion by mid-2026. The industry is evolving with the rise of on-chain derivatives, exemplified by the success of various DEXs like Hyperliquid, Drift, Aster, and Lighter. BasePerp’s impending launch hints at further DeFi growth driven by perpetual markets.
Perp DEX: Best Perpetual DEXs by Open Interest and Trading Volume
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