19 May 2025

dYdX Lays Off a Significant Portion of Workforce

Antonio Juliano, the founder and CEO of dYdX, announced on the company’s official website a 35% reduction in its workforce.

Antonio Juliano, the founder and CEO of dYdX, announced on the company’s official website a 35% reduction in its workforce.

He described it as an “incredibly difficult decision” and acknowledged the dedication and contributions of those impacted. dYdX expressed deep appreciation for their efforts and shared confidence that they would succeed in future ventures.

These layoffs were deemed necessary to realign with the company’s evolving objectives. Despite the setbacks, dYdX remains committed to moving forward, with plans to focus on innovative products and new opportunities.

Related: What is dYdX? Platform Overview

This difficult move the economic pressures facing dYdX amidst fierce competition in the DEX market. Emerging platforms are actively drawing users by offering lower fees and competitive partner programs, creating notable challenges for established players like dYdX. 

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During Antonio Juliano’s six-month absence from his CEO role, dYdX faced significant financial challenges, even exploring the possibility of raising funds through the sale of part of its derivatives trading software. 

Related: Top 5 Derivatives Decentralized Exchanges

Upon returning, Juliano confronted a difficult decision: either cut the workforce or scale back the platform's services. Ultimately, reducing personnel costs was seen as essential to prevent the company from approaching the brink of bankruptcy.

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