Kraken vs CoinEx fees
Kraken and CoinEx publish the same 0.050% perpetual-futures taker at the entry tier. Kraken's published perps maker is 0.020%; CoinEx's is 0.030%. On spot, Kraken lists 0.400% maker / 0.800% taker and CoinEx lists 0.200% maker / 0.200% taker. Trading-fee verification: Kraken August 31, 2026, CoinEx August 31, 2026. At $25k/month perps with a 25% maker mix, the published gap is the maker share ($10.63 vs $11.25). Kraken futures follow a published volume ladder; Kraken spot stays the curated 0.400% / 0.800% base. CoinEx lists CET but FeeEdge does not quote a pay-in-token rate. Kraken has no quoted pay-in-token cut in this dataset. Kraken has no live BTC perpetual funding snapshot in FeeEdge. CoinEx funding, when shown, is BTC-USDT only.
Rates, product coverage, and discount conditions are below. Run the matching profile in the FeeEdge calculator. How the books are sourced is on the methodology page.
Fee comparison
| Perps maker | 0.020% | 0.030% |
| Perps taker | 0.050% | 0.050% |
| Spot maker | 0.400% | 0.200% |
| Spot taker | 0.800% | 0.200% |
Rates shown are published base-tier estimates and may change, so always confirm on the exchange. Maker = limit orders that add liquidity (cheaper); taker = market orders that remove it.
Which is cheaper?
At $100k in monthly volume with an even maker/taker split, Kraken costs $35.00/month, about $5.00 less on perpetual futures. On spot, CoinEx costs $200/month, about $400 less. These examples use published entry-tier rates before funding, volume tiers, maker rebates, and native-token discounts.
Monthly cost examples
| Profile | Kraken | CoinEx | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perps · $25k/month · 25% maker | $10.63 | $11.25 | $0.63 |
| Perps · $250k/month · 50% maker | $87.50 | $100.00 | $12.50 |
| Spot · $25k/month · 50% maker | $150 | $50.00 | $100 |
Those $25k and $250k cases are ranked across every venue on the $25k/month and $250k/month profiles.
Trading-fee estimates only. Perpetual-futures funding, spread, slippage, and withdrawal costs are separate.
Official fee sources
Trading-fee verification: Kraken August 31, 2026. CoinEx August 31, 2026. Token-discount last check: August 17, 2026. Fee schedules can vary by product, region, promotion, and account tier. Check the exchange page before placing a trade.
If a venue publishes a split token cut, the futures figure applies to perpetual fees. The spot figure does not.
Want the full picture on either venue? See Kraken fees and CoinEx fees.
FAQ
Is Kraken cheaper than CoinEx?
On base-tier perpetual futures, both charge 0.050% taker. On spot, CoinEx has the lower taker fee (0.800% vs 0.200%). Your actual cheapest venue depends on your monthly volume and maker/taker mix, so check it in the calculator.
What are Kraken's trading fees?
Kraken charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker on perps and 0.400% maker / 0.800% taker on spot at the entry tier.
What are CoinEx's trading fees?
CoinEx charges roughly 0.030% maker / 0.050% taker on perps and 0.200% maker / 0.200% taker on spot at the entry tier.