Data as of Apr 24, 2026 · A question buyers ask in Crypto DEX and Derivatives Platforms. · See how Parse measures this
Where a different pick wins:
Aave lets you borrow and sell tokens directly, bypassing perpetuals and their funding fees.
Drift Protocol is a top Solana DEX with high leverage and cross-margining.
Hyperliquid’s fully on-chain order book and high throughput are built for high-frequency derivatives trading.
Operates its own Cosmos blockchain, favored for high-liquidity, high-leverage shorting of Bitcoin and altcoins.
A fast-growing DEX with a fully on-chain order book, attracting high-frequency traders for exotic perpetuals.
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Data as of Apr 24, 2026 · A question buyers ask in Crypto DEX and Derivatives Platforms. · See how Parse measures this
GMX leads AI recommendations for crypto shorting tools, cited in 24.1% of observations for its perpetual exchange on Arbitrum and Avalanche with high leverage and a multi-asset liquidity pool. follows closely at 20.7%, while Aave is the top pick for lending-based shorting.
Where a different pick wins:
Aave lets you borrow and sell tokens directly, bypassing perpetuals and their funding fees.
Drift Protocol is a top Solana DEX with high leverage and cross-margining.
Hyperliquid’s fully on-chain order book and high throughput are built for high-frequency derivatives trading.
Operates its own Cosmos blockchain, favored for high-liquidity, high-leverage shorting of Bitcoin and altcoins.
A fast-growing DEX with a fully on-chain order book, attracting high-frequency traders for exotic perpetuals.
We ask this question several ways, so the answer is about what buyers want and not about how it happens to be asked.