Vertex | A Leading Exchange for Spot & Perpetuals Trading
An all-in-one perp DEX with lightning fast execution, low fees, and the best liquidity across multiple chains.
Decentralized trading
Powerhouse
Lightning-fast orderbook, cross-chain liquidity, and unbeatable fees.
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One DEX.
Everything you need.
Trade
Buy and sell your favorite assets. Utilize margin to maximize returns or hedge risk.
VRTX
The VRTX Token
Vertex's utility token launched in October 2023.
Stake VRTX to earn your share of protocol rewards in USDC.
Arbitrum
Ethereum
Flexibility & Efficiency
Universal Margin Account
Get the most out of your assets with a universal margin account.
Speed
Lightning fast
Order matching execution of ~30 milliseconds. Vertex is as powerful as your favorite CEX.
Ethereum DEX (13.23s)
L2 DEX (1.31s)
Popular CEX (1-50ms)
(10-30ms)1s
5s
10s
30s
*Stats based on Ethereum and L2 block time averages over 6 months, and a range of 3 of the top tier centralized exchange API speeds.
Interface
Trading Experience.
Trade, earn and borrow on a powerful and intuitive interface.
Customizable Experience
Create the trading experience you desire with custom notifications, unique trading console layouts, risk management signals, and much more.
One-Click Trading
Lightning fast & seamless for the best trading experience.
Mobile
Trade and manage positions while on the move. Vertex mobile brings the same powerful experience of desktop to your fingertips.
Portfolio Management
Easily manage all of your positions on one elegant interface. Various account indicators are there to make trading easier and help manage risk.
Investors
Investors & Partners
Industry-leading market makers and venture capital firms.
FAQ
Commonly asked questions
What do I need to start trading on Vertex?
You need a crypto wallet and some assets on a chain that Vertex supports (Arbitrum, Base, Mantle, and Sei).
Do I control my assets?
Yes. Vertex is self-custodial, meaning you control your assets at all times.
What can I do on Vertex?
- Buy and sell spot assets
- Trade perps with leverage
- Deposit assets to earn yield
- Borrow Assets
What deposits/collateral does Vertex accept?
Certain spot markets will be available as collateral on Vertex. This means you can earn interest on your assets while using them as margin to trade. To check which assets Vertex accepts, click on the deposit dropdown.
How do I earn interest after depositing?
Vertex is built with an integrated money market at its core. When you deposit assets into the protocol, you will earn interest automatically.
community
Let's Build the Future of DeFi. Together
Developers
Get an Edge.
Give an Edge.
Tap into a turbo-charged orderbook and trading engine on Arbitrum.
Build user-focused products and front-ends on top of Vertex's powerful architecture.
Get in touch: community@vertexprotocol.com
Vertex is not available to Restricted Persons and US Persons.
Please see our Terms of Service for further information.