ApeX Pro Review 2026: Perp DEX With 100x Leverage

ApeX Pro is listed on DefiLlama as a derivatives protocol on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Optimism and Mantle. It has been tracked since July 2022 and has its own token, APEX. The official site now brands the product ApeX Omni, a decentralized perpetual exchange.

The homepage advertises 100+ perpetual contracts, up to 100x leverage, zero gas fees, and self-custody backed by zk-proofs. It also lists stock perps, prediction markets, event trading, copy-trading vaults and APEX staking. The site shows $711.50B in total trading volume, 1.27B trades and $146.33M in open interest, all self-reported.

DefiLlama shows TVL of about $1.28M, down 1.0% over seven days. That is small next to the volume claims, which is worth keeping in mind when judging liquidity. DefiLlama lists two audits, though the project does not name them.

A perpetual contract is a derivative that tracks an asset's price with no expiry date. Traders post collateral as margin and can borrow exposure through leverage. If the price moves against them and margin runs too low, the position is liquidated.

ApeX describes its current platform, ApeX Omni, as an aggregated multichain liquidity platform on zkLink X infrastructure. It uses a modular, intent-centric design, so users state what they want to trade and the system handles routing across chains. The project says users keep self-custody and that zk-proofs back security and transparency.

Extra products sit on top of the exchange. Vaults let skilled traders manage pooled capital, keeping 10% of profits while investors receive 90%. Staking lets holders lock APEX and esAPEX for weekly rewards.

The homepage advertises zero gas fees and trading fees of up to 0%, plus low fees in general. It does not state the exact maker and taker rates in the text provided.

The full schedule is not published publicly. Users would find it on the Trading fees page linked from the site and in the in-app trading interface. Perpetual contracts also usually carry funding rates and liquidation costs, which are separate from trading fees.

DefiLlama lists two audits for ApeX, but the project does not name the auditors or summarize the findings. The project says users keep self-custody and that zk-proofs back its security. As with any perp DEX, smart-contract, bridge and infrastructure risk remain, including dependence on zkLink X.

The project does not mention any hacks or regulatory status. Leveraged trading can cause rapid losses, and derivatives may be restricted in some jurisdictions, so check local rules. Only trade money you can afford to lose.

ApeX suits traders who already understand perpetual futures, margin and liquidation and want a non-custodial venue with many markets. It also fits users interested in copy-trading vaults or APEX staking. Beginners should avoid high leverage until they understand the risks.