what's Vest Markets?
Vest Markets is a decentralized trading platform offering 24/7 access to perpetual futures for equities, cryptocurrencies, and foreign exchange (FX) markets. It operates without KYC requirements, enabling users to trade with up to 50x leverage and zero fees on trades. The platform emphasizes instant settlement and is built for modern, high-efficiency markets, integrating both traditional assets like stocks and crypto assets seamlessly. At its core, Vest Markets utilizes advanced risk-engine mechanisms, including zk-powered AMMs for pricing liquidity in leveraged trading, verified through zkSNARKs for trustless execution. It supports deep liquidity and fair pricing, making it suitable for both retail and institutional traders seeking exposure to volatile markets without traditional barriers. The platform has expanded from crypto-focused perpetuals to include equity perps, with integrations like DAT perps for tokenized assets. Backed by investors from traditional finance, it aims to bridge DeFi with centralized market structures.
$XPEV becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading (10x) with no KYC requirement.
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x.com/vestexchangeListed among 20 perpetual platforms to farm in 2026 in a trading-focused compilation.
Operates as a platform for trading RWA perpetuals, with activity concentrated during weekday trading hours showing 10x higher volume compared to non-trading hours on weekends and holidays.
Two new perpetual futures markets ($WDC and $SNDK) are now live on the platform.
An airdrop program is active with users sharing referral codes to participate and earn rewards.
Three new perpetual futures markets ($BABA, $JB, and $PZZA) are now live on the platform.
$XPEV becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and no KYC requirement.
$CRWV becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage, no KYC required.
$NAVN becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 5x leverage and zero fees, launched on the same day as its NASDAQ IPO.
$META becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 25x leverage and zero fees.
$PYPL becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 25x leverage and zero fees.
$ASST becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 5x leverage and zero fees.
$QS becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and zero fees.
$IBM becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 25x leverage and zero fees.
$IWM becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 25x leverage and zero fees, marking the first 25x leverage offering on the platform.
$HSDT plummets 40% as SOL falls over 5%, slashing the value of its 2.2M SOL holdings to $413M and reducing DAT value by approximately $75M.
$BITF becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and zero fees.
$MVST becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and zero fees.
$PXED becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and zero fees, launching simultaneously with its NYSE IPO.
$HSDT surges 10%+ after unveiling $525M treasury with 2.2M $SOL and $15M+ cash, driving significant trader activity on the platform as it becomes a top play for crypto-native finance and digital asset tokens.
$ACHR (Archer Aviation) becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading with up to 10x leverage and zero fees.
Trading equities and equity indices earns 1.5x points compared to standard trading, creating a yield farming opportunity for users.
A trader achieves +450% profit on a 25x leveraged long position in $HOOD stock, demonstrating successful high-leverage trading capabilities on the platform.
$FIGR token from Figure becomes available for 24/7 leveraged trading up to 10x, launching simultaneously with its NASDAQ IPO.
Platform implements continuous points rewards for all trades, replacing seasonal system while maintaining existing user benefits.
Exchange platforms merge into unified service offering 24/7 markets with 100x leverage and zero fees
Cumulative trading volume reaches new $800M milestone.
New feature enables users to utilize locked assets as margin collateral for trading.
Cumulative trading volume surpasses $700M, marking $100M growth since last milestone.
Deep liquidity pools now support million-dollar trades with minimal slippage and no OI limits.
New perpetual DEX launches with perp DEX points farming opportunity.
Trading volume reaches $600M milestone, up from the previously reported $400M.
Liquidity providers earn 50% APY plus additional Vest points through LP Vault.
New dominance indices for Bitcoin, Stablecoin, and Altcoin available for trading with up to 100x leverage.
Cumulative trading volume surpasses $400M threshold.
Platform achieves $300M cumulative trading volume milestone.
Trading volume metrics now tracked on DefiLlama, enabling comparison with major derivatives platforms.
Offering 28% APY to liquidity providers.
Launching vest points with 1M points distributed weekly for trading, providing liquidity and platform interaction
Raised $5M from Jane Street Group, Amber Group, QCP Group and executives from BlackRock and Citadel to build universal risk engine. Points system now live.
Launching private position verification system for leverage trading
Backed by $5M seed round with investors including Jane Street and Amber Group. Platform focuses on transparent on-chain risk tracking.