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The best Derivatives dApps on BNB Chain in 2026
We track 38 Derivatives dApps that run on BNB Chain and have reviewed 29 of them in full. Our top pick is Contango V2. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Contango V2
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base +7
Contango V2 is a DeFi looping protocol that opens leveraged long, short and yield positions on existing lending markets in one transaction. It suits experienced traders who accept liquidation risk.
ScoreScore 7.5 out of 10TVL $16.2M+138% - 2
Orderly Bridge
Derivatives · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +16
Orderly is shared-orderbook infrastructure that lets builders launch their own perpetual-futures DEX, and traders use those frontends. It is a developer product first, with self-custody, multiple chains and an ORDER token.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $25.7M−1.0% - 3
MUX Perps
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Avalanche, BNB Chain +2
MUX Perps is a decentralized perpetuals trading protocol and aggregator that routes leveraged trades across several liquidity sources, with up to 100x leverage. It suits experienced derivatives traders outside the US, with the usual leverage and smart-contract risks.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $8.95M−3.3% - 4
ApeX Pro
Derivatives · Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum +4
ApeX Pro is the earlier version of ApeX's decentralized perpetuals exchange, now presented under ApeX Omni, offering 100+ perp markets with up to 100x leverage and self-custody. Its on-chain TVL is small, so leverage risk and liquidity depth deserve a close look.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $1.28M−0.9% - 5
Apollox
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum +3
ApolloX is a multichain decentralized exchange for crypto perpetuals, with off-chain matching in V1 and on-chain V2 trading. Its broad chain support and self-custodial V2 come with substantial leverage and trading risks.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 6
SunX Bridge
Derivatives · Tron, Ethereum, BNB Chain +1
SunX is a non-custodial perpetual futures exchange on TRON, listed on DefiLlama under Bridge with about $21.3 million in TVL. It suits experienced derivatives traders in the TRON ecosystem, and fees and risk parameters are not published in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $21.2M−4.0% - 7
Electra
Derivatives · BNB Chain, TON, Ethereum
Electra is a multi-chain, non-custodial perpetual DEX that offers up to 100x leverage and no-KYC wallet trading, but its on-chain TVL is small and most of its headline numbers are self-reported.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $81.9K+0.1% - 8
KiloEx
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Op_Bnb, Base +3
KiloEx is a perpetual futures DEX on BNB Chain and several other networks, offering up to 125x leverage. Its on-chain TVL is small, so check liquidity and fees before trading.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $1.31M−1.1% - 9
AlphaX
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum +1
AlphaX is a perpetual futures, spot and prediction platform that pairs on-chain custody with off-chain settlement. It suits experienced derivatives traders, but high leverage and unclear fee disclosure call for caution.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $3.34M+1.5% - 10
SYMMIO
Derivatives · Base, Berachain, Arbitrum +5
Symmio is an intent-based derivatives clearing protocol where third-party frontends send trade requests and competing solvers fill them. It is a flexible backend for builders, but it has a short track record, no listed audits and small TVL.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $1.73M−12.2% - 11
Aster
Derivatives · BNB Chain
Aster is a perpetuals decentralized exchange with its own capped ASTER token, a staking-only emission schedule and a fee-funded buyback. Its token design is clear, but trading fees and audits are not published in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 12
Vest Markets
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, BNB Chain +4
Vest Markets is a perpetuals DEX that advertises equities, crypto and FX trading with up to 50x leverage and zero fees. It is small by TVL and light on published detail, so treat it as a high-risk venue.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $415K+19.6% - 13
Tranchess Protocol
Derivatives · BNB Chain
Tranchess is a crypto asset-tracking protocol that splits exposure into tokens with different risk and yield profiles. Its documented features include leveraged ROOK exposure, stablecoin-focused BISHOP, and CHESS governance, but current operating status and rates are unclear.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 14
Uniwhale
Derivatives · BNB Chain
Uniwhale is an oracle-based perpetual exchange on BNB Chain offering up to 200x leverage from your own wallet. It has audits and a clear design, but its liquidity is very small.
ScoreScore 5.4 out of 10TVL $9.30K−0.6% - 15
JOJO
Derivatives · Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
JOJO is a perpetual futures exchange that matches orders off-chain and settles trades on-chain across four networks. Its TVL is very small, so liquidity and long-term traction are the main questions.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $24.9K+0.3% - 16
Lynx
Derivatives · Sonic, Boba, Arbitrum +15
Lynx is a multichain perpetuals DEX that advertises trading with any token as collateral and gasless access from any blockchain. Its broad premise is clear, but key details such as fees, leverage limits, and security reviews are not published.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $155K−5.1% - 17
MUFEX
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum +1
MUFEX is a perpetual futures DEX that advertises up to 150x leverage across BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum and Mantle. Liquidity is small and key risk details are not published, so treat it as a high-risk venue.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $276K+0.0% - 18
Palmswap
Derivatives · BNB Chain
Palmswap is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange on BNB Chain that advertises leverage of up to 50x, with trading run from a self-custody wallet. Public detail on its team, fees and audits is limited, so it suits experienced derivatives traders who can verify the contracts themselves.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $0 - 19
MoneyX
Derivatives · BNB Chain
MoneyX is a decentralized perpetuals exchange on BSC from the BESC ecosystem, with up to 100x leverage, swaps and yield vaults. High leverage and no listed audits make it a high-risk venue.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL — - 20
KTX Perps
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Mantle, Arbitrum
KTX Perps is a perpetual-trading protocol listed on Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Mantle, advertising leverage up to 50x. Its core offering is clear, but fees, markets, and key risk controls are not well documented.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $39.7K−1.4% - 21
El Dorado Exchange
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Arbitrum
El Dorado Exchange is an on-chain spot and perpetual trading platform built around three multi-asset pools. Its product outline is clear, but details on fees, pool mechanics, and audits are limited.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $37.0K−3.0% - 22
HoldStation DeFutures
Derivatives · World Chain, zkSync Era, Berachain +1
HoldStation DeFutures is a perpetuals exchange that lets users trade crypto, stocks and commodities with leverage and without signing each transaction. The product is aimed at experienced traders, and the public information on its fees, team and leverage limits is inconsistent or missing.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $0−13.7% - 23
SakePerp
Derivatives · Ethereum, BNB Chain
SakePerp is a decentralized perpetual futures platform from the SakeSwap ecosystem. It uses a vAMM plus oracle design, but its small TVL and dated site copy call for caution.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL $43.7K−1.5% - 24
SpaceDex
Derivatives · Arbitrum, BNB Chain
SpaceDex is a decentralized perpetuals exchange with a shared liquidity pool for traders and liquidity providers on Arbitrum and BNB Chain. Its stated low-fee, no-price-impact design is appealing, but limited liquidity and missing details on fees and audits make careful checking important.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $1.30K−1.0% - 25
SynFutures V1
Derivatives · Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum +1
SynFutures V1 was the first release of the SynFutures derivatives protocol, built for permissionless futures on crypto assets. It has been phased out, and its remaining TVL is negligible.
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10TVL $12.8K+0.0%
Derivatives dApps on BNB Chain: the numbers
- Tracked
- 38
- Reviewed
- 38
- Total TVL
- $114M
- Avg. score
- 5.3/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 38 derivatives dApps on BNB Chain. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 30 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $114M, counting value on every chain they support. No single project dominates: the largest, Apex Omni, holds 24%. The top five account for 87%, while the median derivatives dApp holds $155K.
Ranked by TVL, Apex Omni ($27.4M), Orderly Bridge ($25.7M) and SunX Bridge ($21.2M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Contango V2 ranks first at 7.5/10, ahead of Orderly Bridge (7.2) and MUX Perps (7.2). The 27 rated derivatives dApps average 5.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond BNB Chain, these derivatives dApps most often also run on Arbitrum (21), Ethereum (17) and Base (12). Of the 21 with a confirmed status, 18 are active and 3 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 2.0%. Contango V2 gained the most (+138%), while StandX Bridge dropped the most (−62.5%).
Largest by TVL
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Apex Omni$27.4M
- 2
Orderly Bridge$25.7M
- 3
SunX Bridge$21.2M
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Contango V2$16.2M
- 5
MUX Perps$8.95M
Highest rated
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- 3
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ApeX Pro7.0
- 5
Apollox6.5
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest derivatives dApp on BNB Chain by TVL?
Apex Omni is the largest derivatives dApp on BNB Chain by total value locked, with $27.4M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Orderly Bridge ($25.7M) and SunX Bridge ($21.2M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on BNB Chain has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Contango V2 has the highest score at 7.5/10, ahead of Orderly Bridge (7.2) and MUX Perps (7.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many derivatives dApps on BNB Chain has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 38 derivatives dApps on BNB Chain. Of these, 38 have a full review and 30 report value locked, $114M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which derivatives dApps on BNB Chain grew the most this week?
Among derivatives dApps with at least $1M locked, Contango V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+138%) and StandX Bridge the biggest drop (−62.5%). Combined TVL moved −2.0% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on BNB Chain?
The 27 rated derivatives dApps on BNB Chain average 5.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 11 score below 5.