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Lighter vs Variational
| Lighter | Variational | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker / maker | 0 / 0 bps | 0 / 0 bps |
| Live all-in, $10k BTC 8h | $1.69 (1.7 bps) | n/a |
Full ranking right now
| # | Venue | All-in cost ($10k trade) | bps | Taker/maker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighter ← cheapest | $1.69 | 1.7 bps | 0/0 bps |
| 2 | MEXC | $5.10 | 5.1 bps | 2/0 bps |
| 3 | Ondo Perps | $7.21 | 7.2 bps | 2.5/1 bps |
| 4 | Paradex | $7.49 | 7.5 bps | 0/0 bps |
| 5 | Deribit | $7.80 | 7.8 bps | 3.5/1.5 bps |
| 6 | Aster | $8.72 | 8.7 bps | 4/0 bps |
| 7 | Pacifica | $9.12 | 9.1 bps | 4/1.5 bps |
| 8 | Nado | $9.90 | 9.9 bps | 3.5/1 bps |
| 9 | GRVT | $10.01 | 10.0 bps | 4.5/-0.01 bps |
| 10 | Hyperliquid | $10.12 | 10.1 bps | 4.5/1.5 bps |
| 11 | Gate | $10.34 | 10.3 bps | 5/2 bps |
| 12 | OKX | $10.99 | 11.0 bps | 5/2 bps |
FAQ
Which is cheaper: Lighter or Variational?
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Lighter vs Variational fees
Lighter: 0 bps taker / 0 bps maker. Variational: 0 bps taker / 0 bps maker. Base tiers, before slippage and funding.
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