Hyperliquid vs OKX
A side-by-side look at Hyperliquid and OKX: what you pay per trade, who holds your funds, whether you need KYC and how the native tokens differ.
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| Feature | Hyperliquid | OKX |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange type | Decentralized (DEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Native token | HYPE | OKB |
| Perpetuals Maker | 0.015% | 0.020% |
| Perpetuals Taker | 0.045% | 0.050% |
| Self-custody | ✓ | — |
| No KYC | ✓ | — |
| Fully on-chain order book | ✓ | — |
| Referral discount | 4% (RABAT) | — |
- Hyperliquid + RABAT0.0432%
- Hyperliquid0.0450%
- OKX0.0500%
Which one should you choose?
OKX is a large centralized exchange: it holds your funds and requires KYC. Hyperliquid lets you trade perpetuals from your own wallet, with no KYC, lower base fees and a fully on-chain order book. With code RABAT you also get 4% off fees.

