Hyperliquid vs Aster: volume, fees and points compared
Live comparison · updated 2026-10-28 07:17 UTC
Hyperliquid is the bigger exchange right now, with $6.86B of 24h volume against $1.42B on Aster (about 4.8x). Aster has the lower base taker fee (0.04% vs 0.045%). Aster runs a live points program.
| Hyperliquid | Aster | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank by 24h volume | #1 | #4 |
| 24h volume | $6.86B | $1.42B |
| Open interest | $15.60B | $1.45B |
| Market share | 44.4% | 9.2% |
| 7-day volume change | -14.4% | -7.3% |
| 30-day volume | $225.76B | $45.87B |
| Markets listed | 349 | 619 |
| Chain | Hyperliquid L1 | BNB Chain + more |
| Base trading fee | Taker 0.045% · Maker 0.015% | Taker 0.04% · Maker 0% |
| Fees on a $10,000 round trip, market orders | $9 | $8 |
| Fees on a $10,000 round trip, limit orders | $3 | $0 |
| How trades fill | Order book | Order book |
| Notable technology | Own Layer-1 blockchain (HyperCore + HyperEVM) with a fully on-chain order book | Pro order book mode plus a one-click 1001x leverage mode |
| Points program | No | Yes · Stage 6 weekly airdrop points |
| Token | HYPE | ASTER |
| DEX Review referral link | No | Yes |
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.
Hyperliquid daily volume, 30 days
Aster daily volume, 30 days
FAQ
Is Hyperliquid bigger than Aster?
By 24h volume, Hyperliquid is bigger: $6.86B vs $1.42B. Open interest is $15.60B on Hyperliquid and $1.45B on Aster. These numbers update about every 15 minutes.
Which has lower fees, Hyperliquid or Aster?
Hyperliquid: Taker 0.045% · Maker 0.015%. Aster: Taker 0.04% · Maker 0%. These are base rates from each exchange's docs; spreads, funding and volume tiers change the real cost.
Do Hyperliquid and Aster have points programs?
Hyperliquid: no active program. Aster: yes, Stage 6 weekly airdrop points.
Sources
- Hyperliquid fees
- Aster fees
- Hyperliquid docs
- Aster docs
- Volume and open interest: CoinGecko derivatives API
More detail: Hyperliquid page · Aster page · all perp DEXs.
Information only, not financial advice. Perpetual futures use leverage and are high risk.