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Velocity vs Imperial
Every verified difference between Velocity and Imperial, with a source for each value. Updated 24 Oct 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | Velocity | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Fee on use | — |
| Fees | Taker fee of 6 bps (0.060%) under $5M 30-day volume, falling to 5, 4 and 2 bps at higher tiers; makers earn a flat 0.25 bps rebate. Baseline rates for SOL, BTC and ETH perps and admin-settable. | — |
| Custody | Your wallet signs | Your wallet signs |
| Open source | No | — |
| Audited | Yes | — |