Cheapest exchange for perps
Perpetual-futures traders feel fees more than anyone: high frequency and leverage magnify every basis point. Here are the major exchanges ranked by published perp taker fee, cheapest first.
Perp fees, ranked
| # | Exchange | Maker | Taker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.000% | 0.000% | ||
| 2 | 0.000% | 0.000% | Open account | |
| 3 | 0.000%* | 0.020%* | Open account | |
| 4 | 0.000% | 0.030% | Open account | |
| 5 | 0.015% | 0.035% | Open account | |
| 6 | 0.012% | 0.038% | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.020% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.000% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.015% | 0.045% | Open account | |
| 10 | 0.020% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 11 | 0.020% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 12 | 0.020% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 13 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 14 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 15 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 16 | 0.030% | 0.050% | ||
| 17 | 0.010% | 0.050% | Open account | |
| 18 | 0.020% | 0.050% | ||
| 19 | 0.020% | 0.055% | Open account | |
| 20 | 0.010% | 0.055% | ||
| 21 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 22 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 23 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 24 | 0.010% | 0.060% | ||
| 25 | 0.020% | 0.060% | ||
| 26 | 0.020% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 27 | 0.020% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 28 | 0.020% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 29 | 0.020% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 30 | 0.040% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 31 | 0.020% | 0.060% | Open account | |
| 32 | 0.020% | 0.080% | Open account | |
| n/a | 0.050% | 0.050% | BitMEX is shutting down on 23 September 2026. New positions stop 26 August. Close positions and withdraw before then. |
* 0%/0.02% is the published UI base as of 19 Aug 2026, not a universal book. Rates vary by region and event; the 25 May BTC/ETH update is region-gated; API futures use a separate 0.06%/0.08% book.
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FAQ
Which exchange has the cheapest perpetual-futures fees?
On base-tier taker fees, MEXC, Bitfinex and Hyperliquid rank among the cheapest perp venues. MEXC's 0%/0.02% is the published UI base as of 19 Aug 2026, not a universal book. Funding and your volume change the real cost, so check your own profile in the calculator.
Do funding rates matter more than trading fees?
Often. Funding is exchanged between longs and shorts ~every 8 hours; holding a leveraged position through several windows can cost more than the trade itself. The cheapest venue to trade isn't always the cheapest to hold. See the hidden costs of crypto trading.
Are perp fees lower than spot fees?
Usually. Perp maker/taker fees (around 0.02%/0.05%) are typically far below spot fees (0.1%+) on the same exchange, which is part of why active traders prefer perps.