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Jupiter Perps vs Gains (gTrade)
A Solana pool-based perp DEX against a synthetic-market vault DEX. A neutral comparison.
| Feature | Jupiter Perps | Gains (gTrade) |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Solana | Arbitrum / Polygon |
| Trading model | JLP pool + oracle | Synthetic DAI vault |
| 24h volume | $1.6B | $180M |
| Open interest | $650M | $85M |
| Taker fee (from) | ~0.06% | ~0.06% |
| Markets | ~60 | 250+ |
| Token | JUP | GNS |
| Best for | Solana-native traders | Forex & exotic markets |
| Non-custodial | Yes | Yes |
The short version
Jupiter Perpetuals is Solana's largest perp venue, trading crypto majors against the JLP pool, while Gains (gTrade) specialises in synthetic markets including forex and commodities via its DAI vault.
Jupiter leads on crypto volume and Solana-native depth; Gains leads on market breadth and non-crypto exposure.
Which should you use?
Choose Jupiter for deep Solana crypto majors. Choose Gains for forex, commodities and exotic synthetics.
Verdict
Jupiter wins on volume and crypto depth; Gains wins on market breadth.