Pacifica Review & Guide 2026
Orderbook•Solana
Pacifica is a Solana-based perpetual DEX that combines centralized exchange speed with on-chain security. Using an off-chain CLOB (Central Limit Order Book) with on-chain settlement, Pacifica achieves sub-second execution while maintaining decentralization. The platform features AI-driven trading insights and supports up to 50x leverage on 20+ assets. Pacifica recently overtook Jupiter to become the largest perpetual DEX on Solana by volume. The Season 1 points program rewards active traders with points convertible to the upcoming PACIFICA token.
24h Volume
$590M
Open Interest
$280M
Markets
42
24h Change
+9.2%
Pros
- Largest perp DEX on Solana by volume
- CEX-like speed with on-chain security
- AI-driven trading insights and analytics
- Up to 50x leverage on major pairs
- Season 1 points program active
- Tiered fees - high volume traders pay less (down to 0%/0.03%)
Cons
- Currently in closed beta with invite-only access
- $50,000 daily deposit/withdrawal limit
- Fewer markets than multi-chain competitors
- Solana network required - no EVM support
Pacifica Trading Fees
Maker Fee
0.015%
Taker Fee
0.04%
Pacifica Airdrop Status
Status
PointsLiveToken
PAC
10M points distributed weekly (Thursdays at 00:00 UTC). Points program launched Sep 4, 2025. Token expected but no date announced.
How to Trade on Pacifica
- 1Get a closed beta invitation (join Discord/waitlist)
- 2Download Pacifica app or use web interface
- 3Connect Phantom, Solflare, or other Solana wallet
- 4Deposit SOL or SPL tokens (up to $50k/day limit)
- 5Select market, order type, and leverage (up to 50x)
- 6Trade to earn Season 1 points for upcoming airdrop
PerpScope Rating for Pacifica
8.8