[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Bemma [@Bankybemma](/creator/twitter/Bankybemma) on x 3168 followers Created: 2025-07-26 13:14:52 UTC CEX Speed Is a Lie Here’s the Real Trade-Off Cost Everyone brags about execution speed. But when you zoom in on what actually affects your trade outcome slippage, latency, and finality the picture flips. On major CEXes like Binance or OKX, slippage on market orders can quietly chew into your edge especially during high-volatility moments. Even 0.2–0.5% slip on a large trade can mean thousands lost. And you don’t see it until it's too late. Now compare that to @dYdX: 🔹️ Execution times in milliseconds 🔹️ In-memory orderbook with no mempool lag 🔹️ Slippage so low it’s nearly flat in most markets 🔹️ Orders settled instantly not “queued” or subject to server-side prioritization We tested it: Dropped simultaneous $5k market orders on a BTC perp dYdX vs Binance. dYdX Fill: XXXX% slippage Binance Fill: XXXX% slippage That’s $XX difference on just one trade. Scale that up over a month? You're bleeding capital you don’t even realize. Bottom line: Speed without transparency is noise. dYdX gives you both unmatched execution and full control of outcomes. This is why real traders move on-chain. Next time you trade, ask yourself: Are you moving fast? Or just getting front-run by the system?  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [okx](/topic/okx) [binance](/topic/binance) [cex](/topic/cex) [Post Link](https://x.com/Bankybemma/status/1949096077858140323)
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Bemma @Bankybemma on x 3168 followers
Created: 2025-07-26 13:14:52 UTC
CEX Speed Is a Lie Here’s the Real Trade-Off Cost
Everyone brags about execution speed. But when you zoom in on what actually affects your trade outcome slippage, latency, and finality the picture flips.
On major CEXes like Binance or OKX, slippage on market orders can quietly chew into your edge especially during high-volatility moments. Even 0.2–0.5% slip on a large trade can mean thousands lost. And you don’t see it until it's too late.
Now compare that to @dYdX:
🔹️ Execution times in milliseconds 🔹️ In-memory orderbook with no mempool lag 🔹️ Slippage so low it’s nearly flat in most markets 🔹️ Orders settled instantly not “queued” or subject to server-side prioritization
We tested it: Dropped simultaneous $5k market orders on a BTC perp dYdX vs Binance.
dYdX Fill: XXXX% slippage Binance Fill: XXXX% slippage
That’s $XX difference on just one trade. Scale that up over a month? You're bleeding capital you don’t even realize.
Bottom line: Speed without transparency is noise. dYdX gives you both unmatched execution and full control of outcomes.
This is why real traders move on-chain.
Next time you trade, ask yourself: Are you moving fast? Or just getting front-run by the system?
XXX engagements
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