Welcome to Drift Protocol - the premier perpetual futures exchange built natively on Solana. Trade with lightning speed, near-zero fees, and deep liquidity in a completely decentralized environment.
Built from the ground up on Solana, Drift delivers an trading experience that feels instant:
Sub-second trade execution
Near-zero transaction fees ($0.0001 per trade)
No network congestion during high volatility
Instant portfolio updates
Maximize your capital efficiency with our unified margin system:
Shared collateral across all positions
Optimized margin utilization
Real-time risk monitoring
Automated liquidation protection
Experience professional trading with:
Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) model
Deep liquidity across all major pairs
Advanced order types (limit, market, stop-loss, take-profit)
Real-time market depth visualization
Amplify your positions with flexible leverage:
SOL, BTC, ETH and major altcoins
Adjustable leverage from 1x to 20x
Isolated margin options available
Auto-deleveraging protection
Say goodbye to expensive gas fees:
$0.0001 average cost per trade
No upfront deposit fees
Free withdrawals
Predictable trading costs
High-frequency trading capabilities
API access for algorithmic strategies
Portfolio margin with cross-collateralization
Real-time P&L tracking
100% on-chain and transparent
Non-custodial - you control your funds
Composable with other Solana DeFi protocols
Governance participation through DRIFT tokens
Intuitive interface with advanced options hidden by default
Educational resources and tutorials
Paper trading mode available
Community support 24/7
Supported wallets include:
Phantom
Solflare
Backpack
And other Solana-compatible wallets
Fund your account with:
SOL and major SPL tokens
Cross-margin by default
Instant deposits - no waiting for confirmations
Choose your trading pair
Select order type and leverage
Confirm and execute in milliseconds
Monitor real-time P&L
Adjust stops and limits
Close positions instantly
Our hybrid liquidity model ensures:
Minimal slippage even for large orders
Competitive funding rates
Automated market making
LP opportunities for yield seekers
Protect your capital with:
Stop-loss orders with custom triggers
Take-profit targets
Position size calculator
Liquidation price alerts
Trade anywhere with:
Full functionality on mobile devices
Push notifications for price alerts
Touch-optimized interface
Biometric security
Speed: 65,000+ TPS capability
Cost: Transactions under $0.001
Scalability: No network congestion
Ecosystem: Composable with top Solana dApps
$10B+ total trading volume
100,000+ active traders
Zero major security incidents
Continuous protocol upgrades
DRIFT token holders can:
Vote on protocol parameters
Suggest new features
Participate in revenue sharing
Shape future development
You control your funds at all times
No withdrawal limits or delays
Transparent on-chain operations
Audited smart contracts
Insurance fund for unexpected events
Circuit breakers during extreme volatility
Oracle price feeds from multiple sources
Regular security audits
| Feature | CEX Perps | Other DeFi Perps | Drift Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Fast | Slow | Instant |
| Fees | High | Variable | Near-Zero |
| Custody | Centralized | Self-Custody | Self-Custody |
| Leverage | Up to 100x | Limited | Up to 20x |
| Transparency | Opaque | Transparent | Fully Transparent |
Download Phantom wallet
Fund with SOL from any exchange
Connect to Drift Protocol
Start with low leverage to learn
Connect your existing wallet
Deposit collateral
Explore advanced order types
Utilize cross-margin efficiency
Open API access
Comprehensive documentation
SDK for integration
Community grants available
"I moved from Binance to Drift and never looked back. The speed and low fees are game-changing for my trading strategy." - Marco, Day Trader
"As a DeFi native, I appreciate the transparency and self-custody. I can trade large sizes without worrying about exchange risk." - Sarah, Crypto Investor
"The cross-margin system lets me be more capital efficient. I'm earning yield on my collateral while trading perps." - Alex, DeFi Farmer
Experience perpetual trading reimagined for the Solana ecosystem. Join the thousands of traders who have discovered that fast, cheap, and decentralized trading isn't just possible - it's already here.
Why traders choose Drift:
✅ Lightning-fast execution
✅ Near-zero trading fees
✅ Full self-custody
✅ Deep liquidity
✅ Advanced trading tools
Perpetual Trading, Perfected on Solana