Trade with confidence on our institutional-grade platform featuring advanced derivatives, unparalleled security, and professional trading tools designed for serious traders and institutions.
Darkex Exchange delivers professional-grade trading infrastructure with deep liquidity, advanced order types, and robust risk management tools. Built by traders for traders, our platform meets the demanding requirements of both retail and institutional clients.
Experience next-generation derivatives trading with our comprehensive suite of professional tools and features.
Multi-signature cold wallet storage, distributed custody, and institutional-grade security protocols protect your assets with bank-level safeguards.
Our matching engine processes over 100,000 transactions per second with sub-millisecond latency for optimal execution speed.
Access sophisticated order types including iceberg, TWAP, VWAP, and conditional orders for precise execution strategies.
Maximize your trading potential with flexible leverage options while maintaining robust risk management controls.
Optimize capital efficiency with cross-margin accounts that pool collateral across multiple positions and instruments.
Seamlessly integrate with our REST and WebSocket APIs for automated trading, data analysis, and custom applications.
Discover the competitive advantages that make Darkex the preferred platform for professional derivatives traders.
Operating with full regulatory oversight in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and investor protection.
Access deep order books and tight spreads through our network of liquidity providers and market makers.
All digital assets held in custody are protected by our comprehensive insurance policy against theft and hacking.
Trade a wide range of sophisticated financial instruments with competitive fees and tight spreads.
Trade with up to 100x leverage on BTC, ETH and major altcoins
Quarterly and monthly futures with various expiry dates
European-style options with flexible strike prices
Basket products tracking various crypto sectors
Find answers to common questions about trading on Darkex Exchange.
Darkex employs a multi-layered security approach including: 95% of assets in cold storage, multi-signature wallets, distributed custody solutions, DDoS protection, regular security audits, and insurance coverage for digital assets. Our security team includes experts from traditional finance and cybersecurity backgrounds.
We offer a competitive maker-taker fee model starting at 0.02% for makers and 0.05% for takers. Fees decrease with higher trading volumes, and we provide fee discounts for holders of our native DARK token. There are no deposit fees, and withdrawal fees are based on blockchain network costs.
Darkex serves traders in over 150 countries worldwide. However, we do not currently serve residents of the United States, China, and a few other restricted jurisdictions due to regulatory requirements. Please check our Terms of Service for the most up-to-date list of supported countries.
The minimum deposit equivalent is $100 in any supported cryptocurrency. For fiat deposits, the minimum is $500. There are no minimums for trading once your account is funded, allowing you to start with positions as small as $1.
Yes, we provide comprehensive REST and WebSocket APIs for developers and algorithmic traders. Our API documentation includes code samples in multiple programming languages, and we offer dedicated API support for institutional clients. Rate limits are generous and can be increased for high-frequency trading firms.
Customer funds are held in segregated accounts separate from company operational funds. We maintain comprehensive insurance coverage through leading insurers that protects against exchange hacks, internal fraud, and custody breaches. Regular proof-of-reserves audits provide transparency about our financial health.
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