Bitget vs Kraken fees

Last updated: June 2026

Wondering whether Bitget or Kraken is cheaper for trading? Below are their published entry-tier fees side by side, for both perpetual futures and spot. The cheapest venue for you depends on your volume and whether you trade maker or taker — run your own numbers in the FeeEdge calculator to see your real monthly cost across all 20 exchanges.

Fee comparison

Bitget logoBitgetKraken logoKraken
Perps maker0.020%0.020%
Perps taker0.060%0.050%
Spot maker0.100%0.250%
Spot taker0.100%0.400%

Rates shown are published base-tier estimates and may change — always confirm on the exchange. Maker = limit orders that add liquidity (cheaper); taker = market orders that remove it.

Which is cheaper?

On perpetual futures, Kraken has the lower base taker fee (0.050% vs 0.060%). On spot, Bitget is lower (0.100% vs 0.400%). But volume tiers, maker rebates, and native-token discounts can flip this for active traders — which is exactly what FeeEdge calculates.

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FAQ

Is Bitget cheaper than Kraken?

For base-tier perpetual futures, Kraken has the lower taker fee. For spot, Bitget is cheaper. Your actual cheapest venue depends on your monthly volume and maker/taker mix — check it in the calculator.

What are Bitget's trading fees?

Bitget charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.060% taker on perps and 0.100% maker / 0.100% taker on spot at the entry tier, with discounts if you pay fees with BGB.

What are Kraken's trading fees?

Kraken charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker on perps and 0.250% maker / 0.400% taker on spot at the entry tier.

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