According to Artemis, perpetual DEX trading hit a record $1.75 trillion in October, with Lighter, Aster, and Hyperliquid leading; prediction markets also broke records.
Artemis reported that decentralized perpetual contract exchanges reached a record $1.75 trillion in trading volume in October 2025, surpassing the previously noted $1.2 trillion figure. Growth was driven by Lighter, Aster, and Hyperliquid. Additionally, prediction market platforms set a new record with $8.5 billion in volume, doubling the prior high, led by Kalshi’s $4.4 billion contribution.