The lowest-fee crypto exchange
There is no universally cheapest crypto exchange. Published Regular maker and taker rates change by market (perpetual futures vs spot), 30-day volume, and whether you use maker or taker orders. The ranking further down locks the five cheapest identities on Free. The facts below are public Regular books, listed alphabetically, not by rank.
Why the cheapest venue depends
A Regular perp taker rate is only one input. The same venue can be cheap on perps and expensive on spot. A 50/50 maker mix pays a blended rate. Volume paths, where a venue publishes one, can move that blend. FeeEdge then adds funding on perps. Spread and withdrawals sit outside the trading-fee number.
Trading-fee formula used here: monthly notional × ((maker share × maker rate) + (taker share × taker rate)). That is the published-book commission estimate. It excludes funding, spread, slippage, and withdrawal fees. Full method: how FeeEdge sources and ranks fees.
Published Regular books, not a ranking
Entry-tier rates from FeeEdge's curated books for Binance, Bybit, and Kraken. Dollar columns use the default calculator profile: $25,000/mo, 50% maker / 50% taker, trading commissions only. This table is alphabetical. It does not name a cheapest venue.
| Venue | Perps maker / taker | Spot maker / taker | Perps at $25k | Spot at $25k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | 0.020% / 0.050% | 0.100% / 0.100% | $8.75 | $25.00 |
| Bybit | 0.020% / 0.055% | 0.100% / 0.100% | $9.38 | $25.00 |
| Kraken | 0.020% / 0.050% | 0.400% / 0.800% | $8.75 | $150.00 |
Same profile, different market: Binance Regular perps and Regular spot are not the same bill. Kraken spot volume:0 stays the curated 0.25% / 0.40% book. Zero-fee published books sit in their own band on the calculator and are not in this table. MEXC perps quote a UI base that is not a universal book, so they are excluded here.
Same venue, spot vs perps
On Coinbase Advanced Trade, the published Regular spot book is 0.600% maker / 1.200% taker. The published Regular perp book is 0.000% maker / 0.030% taker. On the $25k 50/50 profile that is $225.00 in spot commissions versus $3.75 in perp commissions. That gap is the market you trade, not a cross-venue rank.
Volume can move a published book
Bybit publishes a futures volume path. At $10,000,000 monthly futures volume, 50/50 mix, the Regular book estimates $3,750.00 in trading commissions. The published step at that volume (0.018% / 0.040%) estimates $2,900.00. VIP share caps and asset-balance paths are not modeled. See Bybit's fee page before you trade.
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Lowest 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 | 0.020%† | 0.040%† | Open account | |
| 7 | 0.000% | 0.040% | Open account | |
| 8 | 0.015%† | 0.045%† | Open account | |
| 9 | 0.040%† | 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. |
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† Conditional VIP tiers are excluded from the volume-only estimate. Confirm your account eligibility.
† VIP counts spot volume in full and ordinary USDT perpetual volume at 0.4 times notional. GT discount is only modeled for entry spot.
† VIP uses 14-day volume, estimated from 30-day volume assuming evenly distributed activity. Hyperliquid spot volume counts twice.
† VIP uses 14-day volume, estimated from 30-day volume assuming evenly distributed activity. Hyperliquid spot volume counts twice.
* 0%/0.02% is the published UI base as of 31 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.
Published entry-tier rates; volume discounts and native-token rebates can lower these further. Some venues quote a UI base that is not a universal book. The complete ranking is free.
Find your cheapest exchange
The ranking above is a starting point. Your real cheapest venue depends on your numbers. FeeEdge computes your actual monthly cost across all 33 exchanges in about 10 seconds, including funding on perps and native-token discounts.
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How to actually pay less in fees
- Use limit (maker) orders where you can: maker fees are almost always lower than taker.
- Watch volume tiers: many venues drop your rate sharply once you cross a monthly-volume threshold.
- Hold a quoted native token (BNB, GT, BGB, BMX) for a fee discount where FeeEdge quotes one. Venues that list a token without a published pay-in-token rate are not quoted.
- Don't forget funding and withdrawal fees: on perps and when moving coins, these add up.
FAQ
Which crypto exchange has the lowest trading fees?
There is no single cheapest exchange. It depends on whether you trade perpetual futures or spot, your 30-day volume, and whether you use maker or taker orders. The FeeEdge calculator ranks the venues we track for your profile. The cheapest for you is whatever the calculator returns for your profile.
Are maker fees lower than taker fees?
Yes, makers add liquidity (limit orders) and pay less; takers remove it (market orders) and pay more, usually 2 to 3× as much. See maker vs taker fees explained.
How can I reduce my crypto trading fees?
Use limit orders, consolidate volume to hit cheaper tiers, hold a native token for a discount where offered, and account for funding and withdrawal costs, not just the headline fee.