The Rise of On-Chain Derivatives Perpetual decentralized exchanges (perpDEXs) processed $7.1 trillion in trading volume over the twelve months ending November 2025, representing 371% year-over-year growth. In November 2025 alone, monthly volume reached $1.17 trillion, reflecting the sector’s rapid maturation from experimental protocols to high-throughput trading venues. Figure 1: PerpDEX Daily Trading Volumes The volume […]