Maker and taker fees
A maker order adds liquidity to an order book; a taker order matches existing liquidity. Exchanges often charge different rates, and the classification depends on how your order executes.
Costs beyond the trading fee
A narrow spread can matter as much as a low headline fee. Derivatives traders must also understand periodic funding payments, while all users should inspect network and withdrawal charges.
- Bid-ask spread
- Card or bank deposit charges
- Blockchain withdrawal fees
- Perpetual futures funding
- Currency conversion or quick-buy markup
How to compare fairly
Estimate costs for your actual behavior: likely monthly volume, order type, funding method, assets, and withdrawal frequency. Recalculate periodically because fee schedules change.
Planning tool
Estimate your trading fees
This simple estimate assumes an even split between maker and taker orders.
Illustrative estimate only. Actual fees, order mix, discounts, and eligibility vary by exchange, country, and account status.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a 0.1% trading fee on $1,000?
A 0.1% fee equals $1 for a $1,000 transaction, before considering spreads, discounts, or other charges.
Are exchange fee discounts guaranteed?
No. Discounts may require eligibility, volume, token holdings, referral attribution, or other conditions and can change.
Are maker orders always cheaper?
Not always. Rates differ by exchange, tier, and product, and an order intended as maker can execute differently depending on its settings.