VS
Jupiter Perps vs Vertex
Solana's biggest pool-based perp DEX against a low-fee Arbitrum order book. A neutral comparison.
| Feature | Jupiter Perps | Vertex |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Solana | Arbitrum |
| Trading model | JLP pool + oracle | Hybrid on-chain order book |
| 24h volume | $1.6B | $520M |
| Open interest | $650M | $180M |
| Taker fee (from) | ~0.06% | 0.03% |
| Markets | ~60 | ~80 |
| Token | JUP | VRTX |
| Best for | Solana-native traders | Active Arbitrum traders |
| Non-custodial | Yes | Yes |
The short version
Jupiter Perpetuals trades against Solana's JLP pool with strong volume and deep majors, while Vertex runs a low-fee hybrid order book on Arbitrum with a wider market list and money-market features.
Jupiter leads on volume and pool depth; Vertex leads on fees, order-book execution and market count.
Which should you use?
Choose Jupiter if you trade on Solana and want deep pool majors. Choose Vertex for low-fee order-book trading on Arbitrum.
Verdict
Jupiter wins on volume and Solana depth; Vertex wins on fees, markets and order-book execution.