Why can't I withdraw from Paradex?
Withdrawals are batched with other Paradex transactions, proven on Starknet and unlocked on Ethereum, after which the transfer from the bridge to your wallet is automatic. Paradex documents 1 reason a withdrawal can be delayed or held, listed below.
Checked 2026-10-17 · 2 sources- Timing: The status can stay at Pending - L2 for up to 8 hours; generating a Starknet proof takes around 2 hours.
- All preceding actions, including risk checks, must be validated on Ethereum before a withdrawal can complete.
- Anyone offering to "recover" funds for a fee, or asking for your login or seed phrase, is running a scam.
Sources: Paradex Ethereum wallet deposits and withdrawals · Paradex Docs - Trading Fees. The venue's own page wins if it disagrees with ours.
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Perp DEX · 0% round trip. Paradex is a perpetuals, dated-options and spot exchange running on its own Starknet-based appchain, with a unified margin account across 90+ markets. Orders placed through the web interface are classed as Retail and pay zero trading fees; API (Pro) orders pay a taker fee.
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