app.hyperliquid.xyz
Trade crypto, commodities, indices, and more on Hyperliquid: 300+ perpetual and spot markets, fully onchain, non-custodial, 24/7.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Arbitrum
11 best Futures Trading tools on Arbitrum in 2026
Trade futures/perpetuals
This page lists the 11 published tools in the CoinSeek catalog for futures trading that support Arbitrum, most popular first.
How to choose
- Centralized or decentralized. Centralized exchanges hold your funds and usually feel familiar, while decentralized perp exchanges let you trade from your own wallet. Decide which trade-off between convenience and self-custody suits you.
- Supported blockchains. Decentralized platforms work only on specific chains such as Arbitrum or Solana, so check that you can fund your wallet on the network a tool uses. Many centralized exchanges do not list a chain in the catalog.
- Markets and leverage options. Tools differ in which assets they offer as perps and how much leverage they allow. Higher leverage raises the risk of liquidation, so look for settings that match your experience.
- Web, mobile or API. Some tools run only in a browser, others have mobile apps, and some offer an API for automated trading. Pick the access method you will actually use.
- Beginner or advanced users. Some platforms offer simple and pro interfaces, while others target experienced derivatives traders. Match the interface and product range to your skill level.
Futures Trading on Arbitrum
Most popular first
Best for: Onchain futures trading; Perpetual market traders; Providing liquidity through vaults; Supplying USDC to Earn
gmx.io
GMX is a decentralized perpetual exchange with 100+ markets across crypto, gold, silver, oil, natural gas and stock indices, and up to 100x leverage.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Arbitrum · Avalanche
Best for: Leveraged futures trading; Self-custody derivatives traders; Trading commodities and indices onchain; Liquidity providers seeking pool fees
asterdex.com
Trade perpetuals on Aster, the top DEX with low fees, deep liquidity, multichain support, high leverage and yield. Use Simple or Pro mode. Secure and non-custodial.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Trading Terminals · Staking · Futures Trading — Chains: Ethereum · Solana · BNB Chain · Arbitrum
Best for: Onchain perpetuals trading; Traders wanting order privacy; Multi-chain derivatives users; Using yield-bearing assets as margin
papertrade.xyz
Trade decentralized synthetic perpetual futures from Hyperliquid with up to 1000x leverage.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Staking · Futures Trading — Chains: Arbitrum
Best for: Synthetic perpetual futures trading; Experienced leveraged derivatives traders; Staking PAPER for USDC; Orderbook-free on-chain trading
moonlander.trade
Moonlander is the new social perp DEX to trade crypto and RWA with leverage, speed, and community-powered alpha
Category and goals: Derivatives · Portfolio Tracking · Futures Trading · Funding Rate +1 more — Chains: Ethereum · Arbitrum
Best for: Leveraged perpetual trading; Trading real-world asset perps; Wallet-based on-chain traders; Staking pool participants
gains.trade
Trade crypto, forex, stocks, indices, and commodities from your wallet on Gains. The decentralized perpetuals exchange for all your trading needs.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Base · Arbitrum · Polygon
Best for: Leveraged futures traders; Trading stocks and forex on-chain; Self-custody wallet users; Traders avoiding KYC accounts
app.lighter.xyz
Lighter Exchange
Category and goals: Trading & Market · Futures Trading — Chains: Ethereum · Arbitrum
txflow.com
TxFlow is an open Layer 1 blockchain with 250K TPS, built around TIP Liquidity Standards. Every Channel shares onchain liquidity, settlement, and market data — no bridging. No VCs, community-owned from genesis.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Liquidity Analysis · Futures Trading — Chains: Arbitrum
dydx.exchange
dYdX offers a decentralized trading platform designed for perpetual contracts, combining deep liquidity, advanced trading tools, and low fees. The mobile and web experience provides flexible trading options, including up to 50x buying power, with a focus on transparency and self-custody.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Ethereum · Base · Arbitrum · Polygon +2 more
pro.edgex.exchange
Trade BTCUSD perpetual futures on edgeX Exchange with deep liquidity, low fees, and fast execution.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Arbitrum
sunx.io
SunX is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange, providing users with a secure, non-custodial, and transparent trading environment.
Category and goals: Derivatives · Futures Trading — Chains: Ethereum · BNB Chain · Arbitrum
Futures Trading on other chains
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most popular futures trading tools on Arbitrum?
- By popularity in the CoinSeek catalog: Hyperliquid, GMX and Aster.
- Are there free futures trading tools on Arbitrum?
- None of these futures trading tools is listed as free or freemium in the CoinSeek catalog. Check each tool’s site for its current plans.
- Where can I find futures trading tools on other chains?
- CoinSeek also lists futures trading tools on Ethereum and Solana, and on every chain on the Futures Trading page.