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Hyperliquid vs Drift
The overall perps leader against Solana's most feature-complete order-book DEX. A neutral comparison.
| Feature | Hyperliquid | Drift |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Hyperliquid L1 | Solana |
| Trading model | On-chain CLOB | Hybrid on-chain order book |
| 24h volume | $8.5B | $640M |
| Open interest | $4.2B | $240M |
| Taker fee (from) | 0.035% | 0.05% |
| Markets | ~150 | ~55 |
| Token | HYPE | DRIFT |
| Best for | Active traders | Solana traders |
| Non-custodial | Yes | Yes |
The short version
Hyperliquid is the overall leader in perps with an on-chain order book on its own L1, while Drift is Solana's most feature-complete order-book perp DEX, with advanced order types, lending and prediction-style markets.
Hyperliquid leads clearly on liquidity and volume; Drift's edge is deep Solana integration and a rich feature set for traders who live in that ecosystem.
Which should you use?
Choose Hyperliquid for depth and breadth across the board. Choose Drift if your capital is on Solana and you want its most complete order-book venue.
Verdict
Hyperliquid wins on liquidity and markets; Drift wins for Solana-native traders who want a feature-rich order book.