Aster vs Lighter: volume, fees and points compared
Live comparison · updated 2026-10-28 07:17 UTC
Lighter is the bigger exchange right now, with $1.60B of 24h volume against $1.42B on Aster (about 1.1x). Lighter has the lower base taker fee (0% vs 0.04%). Aster and Lighter run a live points program.
| Aster | Lighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank by 24h volume | #4 | #3 |
| 24h volume | $1.42B | $1.60B |
| Open interest | $1.45B | $1.08B |
| Market share | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 7-day volume change | -7.3% | -5.3% |
| 30-day volume | $45.87B | $47.85B |
| Markets listed | 619 | 199 |
| Chain | BNB Chain + more | Ethereum (ZK rollup) |
| Base trading fee | Taker 0.04% · Maker 0% | Taker 0% · Maker 0% |
| Fees on a $10,000 round trip, market orders | $8 | $0 |
| Fees on a $10,000 round trip, limit orders | $0 | $0 |
| How trades fill | Order book | Order book |
| Notable technology | Pro order book mode plus a one-click 1001x leverage mode | Every trade batch proven with ZK proofs and verified on Ethereum; escape hatch for withdrawals |
| Points program | Yes · Stage 6 weekly airdrop points | Yes · Lighter on Robinhood Chain points (live and weekly) |
| Token | ASTER | LIT |
| DEX Review referral link | Yes | No |
Fee rows use each exchange's base rates (open plus close a $10,000 position, no volume discounts). Spread, funding, slippage and price impact are extra.
Aster daily volume, 30 days
Lighter daily volume, 30 days
FAQ
Is Aster bigger than Lighter?
By 24h volume, Lighter is bigger: $1.60B vs $1.42B. Open interest is $1.45B on Aster and $1.08B on Lighter. These numbers update about every 15 minutes.
Which has lower fees, Aster or Lighter?
Aster: Taker 0.04% · Maker 0%. Lighter: Taker 0% · Maker 0%. These are base rates from each exchange's docs; spreads, funding and volume tiers change the real cost.
Do Aster and Lighter have points programs?
Aster: yes, Stage 6 weekly airdrop points. Lighter: yes, Lighter on Robinhood Chain points (live and weekly).
Sources
More detail: Aster page · Lighter page · all perp DEXs.
Information only, not financial advice. Perpetual futures use leverage and are high risk.