Comparison
Aster vs Arcus
Aster and Arcus are both multi-asset perp DEXs that go beyond crypto, and both are live on Coinner with the full Grid, DCA, copy, and TradingView bot suite. Aster lists crypto, stock, and forex perps on BNB Chain with USDT collateral and a high-leverage mode. Arcus lists crypto, single-stock, and ETF perps on Robinhood Chain from one USDG balance, tradable 24/7. Here is how they compare.
Side by side
How they compare
| Feature | Aster | Arcus |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | BNB Chain, multi-chain, Aster Chain L1 | Robinhood Chain |
| Order book | Decentralized CLOB (Pro mode), hidden orders | Off-chain matching, on-chain settlement |
| Exchange lists | Crypto, stock & forex perps, spot, plus a 1001x mode | Crypto, single-stock & ETF perps, plus spot Stock Tokens |
| Coinner runs bots on | Standard perps only; not spot, not the 1001x mode | Perps only (crypto + stock/ETF); not spot Stock Tokens |
| Markets | Crypto, stock & forex perps | Crypto, single-stock, commodity & index ETF perps |
| Collateral | USDT | USDG |
| Max leverage | Up to 1001x (Coinner trades standard perps) | Up to 50x |
| How Coinner connects | Trade-only agent (one wallet signature) | Trade-only API key (wallet signature) |
| Custody | Funds stay in your account | Funds stay in your account |
| Withdraw permission | Never granted | Never granted |
| Order limits | Flat account-wide order cap | Flat account-wide order cap |
| Base fees | 0% maker / 0.04% taker (USDT perps) | Competitive maker/taker tiers; spot stock tokens free at launch |
| Bots on Coinner | Grid, DCA, Copy, TradingView | Grid, DCA, Copy, TradingView |
| Copy-trading leaderboard | Yes | Yes |
| Sign-up reward | None (sign-up through Coinner required) | None (sign-up through Coinner required) |
| Cost on Coinner | Free (referral commission share) | Free (referral commission share) |
Verdict
Which should you choose?
Both let a single bot trade beyond crypto, so the choice comes down to markets and mechanics. Choose Aster for stock and forex perps, hidden orders, USDT margin, and a high-leverage mode. Choose Arcus for tokenized single-stock and ETF perps (NVDA, TSLA, SPY, QQQ, GLD) on a single USDG balance with 24/7 access, even when the underlying market is closed. Coinner runs the same bots on both, and you can connect each from one account.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Aster and Arcus?
Both trade beyond crypto. Aster adds stock and forex perps on BNB Chain with USDT collateral, while Arcus adds tokenized single-stock and ETF perps on Robinhood Chain from one USDG balance, tradable 24/7.
Are both live on Coinner?
Yes. Both Aster and Arcus are live today with Grid, DCA, copy, and TradingView bots. You can connect each from the same Coinner account.
Are both self-custodial?
Yes. Aster uses a trade-only agent approved by wallet signature and Arcus uses a trade-only API key authorized by wallet signature; neither can withdraw or transfer funds.
Run bots on both
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