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Vertex vs Gains (gTrade)
A low-fee Arbitrum order book against a synthetic-market vault DEX. A neutral comparison.
| Feature | Vertex | Gains (gTrade) |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Arbitrum | Arbitrum / Polygon |
| Trading model | Hybrid on-chain order book | Synthetic DAI vault |
| 24h volume | $520M | $180M |
| Open interest | $180M | $85M |
| Taker fee (from) | 0.03% | ~0.06% |
| Markets | ~80 | 250+ |
| Token | VRTX | GNS |
| Best for | Active Arbitrum traders | Forex & exotic markets |
| Non-custodial | Yes | Yes |
The short version
Vertex runs a low-fee hybrid order book on Arbitrum with an integrated money market, while Gains (gTrade) offers a wide range of synthetic markets including forex and commodities via its DAI vault.
Vertex leads on crypto volume, fees and order-book execution; Gains leads on market breadth and non-crypto exposure.
Which should you use?
Choose Vertex for low-fee order-book crypto trading on Arbitrum. Choose Gains for forex, commodities and exotic synthetics.
Verdict
Vertex wins on volume, fees and execution; Gains wins on market breadth.