Liquidity Pools: Yield and Platform Comparison
Compare all liquidity pools on popular DEX and DeFi platforms: yield, fees, token composition, and risks.

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Last update 3/2/2026
SUI / SCA
APR
3.28%
TVL
245 096 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / LBTC
APR
49.11%
TVL
66 270 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
ETH / USDC
APR
73.13%
TVL
945 164 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
SUI / IKA
APR
27.29%
TVL
49 467 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.20%
Chain
Sui
SUI / BUCK
APR
33.02%
TVL
144 987 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
HAEDAL / USDC
APR
6.51%
TVL
651 599 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
WBTC / USDC
APR
91.72%
TVL
213 313 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.20%
Chain
Sui
BUCK / USDB
APR
0.01%
TVL
1 086 704 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.00%
Chain
Sui
USDC / USDB
APR
0.97%
TVL
1 701 925 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / HIPPO
APR
93.71%
TVL
441 981 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
BUCK / USDC
APR
0.20%
TVL
1 734 543 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
wUSDC / USDC
APR
6.21%
TVL
39 175 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / haSUI
APR
0.03%
TVL
4 874 746 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / WAL
APR
126.19%
TVL
117 337 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
USDC / US
APR
1.00%
TVL
385 653 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / afSUI
APR
1.88%
TVL
37 826 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
SUI / CETUS
APR
19.76%
TVL
761 547 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
HAEDAL / haSUI
APR
7.41%
TVL
143 622 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
SUI / USDC
APR
140.79%
TVL
3 821 072 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
wBTC / USDC
APR
26.95%
TVL
66 324 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
SUI / WAL
APR
75.56%
TVL
327 670 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
CETUS / USDC
APR
9.77%
TVL
408 262 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
SUI / DEEP
APR
78.74%
TVL
594 755 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
SUI / NAVX
APR
24.44%
TVL
174 171 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
USDC / DEEP
APR
32.97%
TVL
44 347 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
SUI / DEEP
APR
83.50%
TVL
120 831 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
SUI / wUSDC
APR
17.72%
TVL
194 828 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
suiUSDT / USDC
APR
6.83%
TVL
2 733 106 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.00%
Chain
Sui
SUI / USDC
APR
121.47%
TVL
1 695 532 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
USDC / FDUSD
APR
19.96%
TVL
198 406 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.01%
Chain
Sui
WAL / USDC
APR
32.13%
TVL
12 591 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.05%
Chain
Sui
DMC / USDC
APR
27.17%
TVL
116 293 $
Platform
Cetus
Fee
0.25%
Chain
Sui
What are liquidity pools
A liquidity pool is a reserve of two cryptocurrencies that are combined in a smart contract, allowing users to exchange tokens directly. Pools provide liquidity for decentralized exchanges and enable anyone to participate in the process.
Example: you add ETH and USDT tokens to a pool. Every time someone exchanges ETH for USDT or vice versa, the pool automatically redistributes funds and credits you with a share of the commission.
Why liquidity pools are needed
Liquidity pools solve three tasks:
How liquidity pools work
In a pool, the balance of two tokens determines their price. The AMM algorithm automatically adjusts the rate when the quantity of each token changes.
Example: a pool contains 100 ETH and 10,000 USDT. If a trader buys 1 ETH, the pool will have 99 ETH and 10,100 USDT. The algorithm will recalculate the price to maintain balance.
Who participates in pools
Main participants:
Benefits of participation
- 💰 Passive income from commissions
- 📈 Ability to participate in farms and staking LP tokens
- 🔒 Control of your funds without transferring to third parties
- 📊 Transparency of all operations on the blockchain
Liquidity pool risks
Participation in a pool is associated with certain risks:
How to start participating
To get started, you need to:
Platform examples
Popular platforms for liquidity pools:
- Uniswap — Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens
- PancakeSwap — Binance Smart Chain, BEP-20 tokens
- Raydium — Solana, SPL tokens
- Cetus — Aptos/Sui
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Liquidity pools are smart contracts where users deposit token pairs to support trading operations on decentralized exchanges. Participants receive a share of commission fees and additional rewards from the platform.
The amount of income is determined by the following factors:
- Intensity of trading operations in the pool
- Size of your share in total liquidity
- Commission level and additional platform rewards
There is no guaranteed yield.
Usually, you need to deposit two tokens in a set ratio. Some platforms support using stablecoins or ready-made LP tokens to simplify the process.
Impermanent loss occurs when the price ratio of tokens in the pool changes. This phenomenon can reduce potential profit compared to simply holding assets outside the pool.
In most cases, funds are available for withdrawal without time restrictions.
The amount to be received will depend on the current pool state and market dynamics at the time of withdrawal.
Among the main risks are:
- Occurrence of impermanent loss when prices change
- High volatility of assets in the trading pair
- Risk of vulnerabilities in smart contracts
- Decreased profitability due to reduced trading volume
To participate successfully, you need basic knowledge of DeFi principles and how automated market makers (AMM) work.
It is recommended to first study the risks, analyze the parameters of the pool of interest, and start with small amounts to gain practical experience.
Platforms may differ in the following parameters:
- Supported tokens and their combinations
- Trading volumes
- Commission size
- Availability of additional incentive programs and risk level
When choosing, it is recommended to consider:
- Type and composition of tokens in the pool
- Trading volume indicators and commission size
- Yield dynamics over previous periods
- Risk assessment and reliability of the chosen platform