Best crypto exchange for scalping
Scalping means many trades a day for small gains — so fees are the single biggest controllable cost. At high turnover, even a fraction of a basis point compounds into real money. Most scalpers trade perpetual futures (lower fees, leverage), so here are the venues ranked by published perp taker fee, cheapest first.
Lowest perp fees for scalpers, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.020% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.000% | 0.030% | ||
| 4 | 0.010% | 0.035% | ||
| 5 | 0.020% | 0.040% | ||
| 6 | 0.015% | 0.045% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.020% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.020% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.015% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 10 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 11 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 12 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 13 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 14 | 0.030% | 0.050% | ||
| 15 | 0.020% | 0.055% | Open account | |
| 16 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 17 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 18 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 19 | 0.010% | 0.060% | ||
| 20 | 0.020% | 0.060% |
Published entry-tier rates; high-volume scalpers usually hit lower tiers quickly, dropping these further.
Fees aren't the only thing that matters
For a scalper, two costs beyond the headline fee decide profitability:
- Spread & slippage — you pay it on every entry and exit, so deep, liquid books on major pairs matter as much as the fee.
- Maker rebates & volume tiers — trading maker-only and hitting high-volume tiers can cut your effective rate dramatically; some venues even pay maker rebates.
- Execution reliability — latency and fill quality matter when you're in and out in seconds.
Find your cheapest venue at your volume
Scalpers do high monthly volume, which unlocks cheaper tiers — exactly what the FeeEdge calculator models. Set your volume and maker/taker mix to see your real per-month cost across all 20 venues.
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FAQ
What is the best crypto exchange for scalping?
Low-fee perp venues like MEXC, Bitfinex and Hyperliquid suit scalpers, but tight spreads and reliable execution matter as much as the fee. Run your volume through the calculator for the real cost.
Do fees matter more for scalpers?
Yes — you pay maker/taker on every trade, so at high turnover a 0.01% difference compounds into a large monthly cost. Fees and spreads often decide whether a high-frequency strategy is profitable.