Ostium Review & Guide 2026
Oracle•Arbitrum
Ostium is a unique perpetual DEX on Arbitrum that specializes in Real World Asset (RWA) forex perpetuals alongside traditional crypto pairs. The platform offers on-chain forex trading for pairs like EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY - a rare feature in DeFi. Ostium uses an oracle-based pricing model for accurate forex quotes. The points-based airdrop rewards traders, with RWA forex pairs earning additional points. This makes Ostium ideal for traders who want exposure to traditional markets with DeFi accessibility.
24h Volume
$95M
Open Interest
$38M
Markets
35
24h Change
+7.2%
Pros
- RWA forex perpetuals (EUR, GBP, JPY) - unique in DeFi
- Built on Arbitrum - low gas and fast execution
- Oracle-based pricing for accurate forex quotes
- Points program active with token expected 2026
- Forex pairs earn bonus points
- Zero maker fees
Cons
- Lower volume than major crypto-only competitors
- Higher taker fees (0.05%)
- Smaller crypto market selection
- Forex trading may have limited appeal to crypto-native users
Ostium Trading Fees
Maker Fee
0.03%
Taker Fee
0.1%
Ostium Airdrop Status
Status
PointsLiveToken
OST
500K points distributed weekly. Program launched March 31, 2025 with 10M retroactive points. Token date TBA. RWA forex pairs earn more.
How to Trade on Ostium
- 1Connect wallet to Arbitrum network
- 2Deposit USDC into Ostium platform
- 3Browse available markets (crypto + forex RWAs)
- 4Select a forex pair (EUR/USD, GBP/USD) for bonus points
- 5Set leverage and execute your trade
- 6Earn points toward the upcoming OST token airdrop
PerpScope Rating for Ostium
8.4