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The best Derivatives dApps on Polygon in 2026
We track 21 Derivatives dApps that run on Polygon and have reviewed 15 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
Gtrade by Gains Network
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Polygon
Gtrade is a decentralized trading app from Gains Network where you open leveraged long or short positions on crypto, forex, stocks, indices and commodities from your own wallet. It is non-custodial and simple to start, but leverage means a liquidation can cost you your whole collateral.
ScoreScore 7.5 out of 10TVL — - 3
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% - 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
Volmex
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Polygon
Volmex publishes the BVIV and EVIV crypto implied-volatility indices and sells API access to them, while third-party venues list perpetuals and prediction markets that settle to those prints. Its strength is the benchmark role; its own onchain TVL is small.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $131K+0.0% - 6
Crypto Volatility Index Cvi
Derivatives · Ethereum, Polygon
CVI is a decentralized index of 30-day implied volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum, paired with a platform for trading it. It suits experienced users who understand time-decay fees and liquidity-provider risk.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL — - 7
Nereus
Derivatives · Polygon
Nereus is a derivatives trading platform on Polygon that offers up to 150x leverage on crypto, forex and commodities, with an NRS token that shares trading fees with stakers. Leverage and unaudited-risk questions are the main things to weigh.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 8
Metavault
Derivatives · Polygon
Metavault Trade is a non-custodial spot and perpetual exchange on Polygon, run by an anonymous team, with up to 30x leverage. Leverage and unpublished audit details are the main points to weigh.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL — - 9
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% - 10
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% - 11
Numoen
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Polygon, Celo
Numoen is a derivatives protocol on Arbitrum, Polygon and Celo that offers squared-leverage Power Tokens with no liquidations. It is an interesting design, but its TVL is tiny and no audits are listed.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $26.8K+1.1% - 12
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% - 13
Resonate Finance
Derivatives · Optimism, Arbitrum, Ethereum +2
Resonate Finance is a yield futures protocol that lets users exchange rights to future accrued yield for an upfront payment. The model offers earlier access to value, but pricing, fees, and settlement details are not published.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $89.4K−1.2% - 14
HMX
Derivatives · Polygon, Arbitrum, Blast
HMX was a decentralized perpetuals exchange with cross-margin, multi-asset collateral and leveraged market making. It has migrated to TradeOnDESK, so confirm the current product and interface before considering it.
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10TVL $13.9K−1.4% - 15
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% - 16
Float
Derivatives · Polygon, Avalanche
Float is described as a derivatives protocol for leveraged crypto exposure without liquidations or debt-position management. Its exact mechanics, fees and supported assets are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $144K+0.0% - 17
Domination Finance
Derivatives · Base, Polygon, Ethereum +2
Domination Finance is a derivatives DEX built around trading market share rather than asset prices. Its basic focus and supported chains are known, but product mechanics, fees and audit details are not clearly published.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $84.0K−13.6% - 18
Unbound
Derivatives · Ethereum, Polygon
Unbound is described as a cross-chain liquidity protocol building a derivatives layer for automated market makers. Its current products, operating status and user terms are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $51.4K+0.1% - 19
CompliFi
Derivatives · Ethereum, Polygon
CompliFi has been described as an Ethereum-based derivatives protocol, but its current website presents broker compliance reporting. It is unclear whether the derivatives product is still available or connected to the current service.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $37.3K+0.1% - 20
Defx
Derivatives · Ethereum, Base, Polygon +3
Defx is described as a perpetual-futures DEX and EVM-compatible Layer 1, with leverage up to 25x in regular markets and 1,000x in Degen mode. Key trading terms and the official app are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $14.9K−0.6% - 21
RubyDex
Derivatives · Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum +7
RubyDex is described as a multichain decentralized perpetuals exchange. Its product details are sparse, so traders cannot readily assess fees, leverage, liquidation rules, or contract security.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $24+0.0%
Derivatives dApps on Polygon: the numbers
- Tracked
- 21
- Reviewed
- 21
- Total TVL
- $44.6M
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
There are 21 derivatives dApps on Polygon in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. The 17 that report TVL hold $44.6M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Orderly Bridge dominates, with 58% of that total. The top five account for 98%, while the median derivatives dApp holds $89.4K.
By value locked, the largest derivatives dApps on Polygon are Orderly Bridge ($25.7M), Contango V2 ($16.2M) and ApeX Pro ($1.28M). On DappsAtlas scores, Contango V2 ranks first at 7.5/10, ahead of Gtrade by Gains Network (7.5) and Orderly Bridge (7.2). The 15 rated derivatives dApps average 5.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond Polygon, these derivatives dApps most often also run on Arbitrum (14), Ethereum (14) and BNB Chain (9). Of the 11 with a confirmed status, 9 are active and 2 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL rose 25.8%. Contango V2 gained the most (+138%), while Orderly Bridge dropped the most (−1.0%).
Largest by TVL
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Orderly Bridge$25.7M
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Contango V2$16.2M
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ApeX Pro$1.28M
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Vest Markets$415K
- 5
MUFEX$276K
Highest rated
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Gtrade by Gains Network7.5
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- 5
Volmex7.0
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 Polygon by TVL?
Orderly Bridge is the largest derivatives dApp on Polygon by total value locked, with $25.7M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Contango V2 ($16.2M) and ApeX Pro ($1.28M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on Polygon has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Contango V2 has the highest score at 7.5/10, ahead of Gtrade by Gains Network (7.5) and Orderly Bridge (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 Polygon has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 21 derivatives dApps on Polygon. Of these, 21 have a full review and 17 report value locked, $44.6M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which derivatives dApps on Polygon grew the most this week?
Among derivatives dApps with at least $1M locked, Contango V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+138%) and Orderly Bridge the biggest drop (−1.0%). Combined TVL moved +25.8% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on Polygon?
The 15 rated derivatives dApps on Polygon average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.