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Crypto Exchange Fee Comparison
Compare trading fees across Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, and Kraken — see exactly what you'll pay
Futures Fee Schedule (2026)
Complete fee comparison for USDT-margined perpetual futures. Fees shown as percentage of trade value.
| Exchange | Tier | 30d Volume | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | Regular | < $10M | 0.02% | 0.055% |
| VIP 1 | $10M+ | 0.018% | 0.04% | |
| VIP 2 | $25M+ | 0.014% | 0.0375% | |
| Binance | Regular | < $5M | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| VIP 1 | $5M+ | 0.016% | 0.04% | |
| VIP 2 | $25M+ | 0.014% | 0.035% | |
| OKX | Regular | < $5M | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| VIP 1 | $5M+ | 0.015% | 0.04% | |
| VIP 2 | $25M+ | 0.01% | 0.035% | |
| Bitget | Regular | < $5M | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| VIP 1 | $5M+ | 0.018% | 0.04% | |
| VIP 2 | $20M+ | 0.014% | 0.035% | |
| Kraken | Regular | < $100K | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Intermediate | $100K+ | 0.015% | 0.04% | |
| Advanced | $1M+ | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Spot Fee Schedule
| Exchange | Tier | Maker | Taker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | Regular | 0.10% | 0.10% | — |
| Binance | Regular | 0.10% | 0.10% | 25% off with BNB |
| OKX | Regular | 0.08% | 0.10% | — |
| Bitget | Regular | 0.10% | 0.10% | 20% off with BGB |
| Kraken | Regular | 0.25% | 0.40% | Fiat pairs higher |
Withdrawal Fees (USDT)
| Exchange | TRC-20 | ERC-20 | Arbitrum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | $1.00 | $3.00 | $0.10 |
| Binance | $1.00 | $3.50 | $0.10 |
| OKX | $1.00 | $3.00 | $0.10 |
| Bitget | $1.00 | $3.50 | $0.20 |
| Kraken | $2.00 | $5.00 | $0.50 |
How Crypto Exchange Fees Work
Crypto exchanges charge fees on every trade. The two main types are maker fees (for limit orders that add liquidity) and taker fees (for market orders that remove liquidity). Maker fees are always lower because you're helping the exchange by adding orders to the order book.
Hidden Costs Beyond Trading Fees
- Funding rates — Holding perpetual futures costs money every 8 hours (funding rate)
- Withdrawal fees — Vary by network. Use TRC-20 or Arbitrum for cheapest USDT transfers
- Spread — Low-liquidity pairs have wider spreads, which is an invisible cost on top of fees
- Deposit fees — Most exchanges have free crypto deposits, but fiat deposits may cost 1-3%
Tips to Reduce Trading Fees
- Use limit orders — Maker fees are 40-60% cheaper than taker fees on most exchanges
- Hold exchange tokens — BNB gives 25% fee discount on Binance, BGB gives 20% on Bitget
- Increase volume — Higher 30-day volume unlocks VIP tiers with significantly lower fees
- Use referral links — Most exchanges offer 10-20% fee kickback through referral programs
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