How much are crypto futures fees?
On the 4 exchanges loweef tracks, futures fees run 0.05–0.06% per taker (market) order and 0.02% per maker (limit) order. The percentage looks tiny, but fees are charged on your full position size — with leverage, an active trader routinely pays hundreds of dollars a month.
Current futures fees by exchange
| Exchange | Taker fee (futures) | Maker fee (futures) | Total rate | Effective taker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toobit | 0.06% | 0.02% | 67% | 0.0198% |
| AlphaX | 0.05% | 0.02% | 65% | 0.0175% |
| BingX | 0.05% | 0.02% | 60% | 0.0200% |
| OKX | 0.05% | 0.02% | 50% | 0.0250% |
The effective taker column shows what the fee becomes after the loweef rebate is applied — the rebate returns a share of every fee, so it works like a permanent fee cut without changing your exchange or order type.
Why small percentages turn into real money
Futures fees are charged on notional position size, not on your margin. Open a position with 10x leverage and the fee applies to 10x your capital. That is why fees scale so fast:
- $1,000,000 in monthly volume at 0.06% taker ≈ $600 in fees per month
- The same trading pattern over a year ≈ 12× that — before a single losing trade
Every close is also a trade, so a round trip pays the fee twice. Funding payments are separate and go to other traders, not the exchange — see what a funding fee is.
What you can do about it
You cannot negotiate the published fee schedule, but you can change what you effectively pay. Placing maker orders instead of market orders is the first lever. The second is a fee rebate: loweef returns 50–67% of every fee on partner exchanges, accruing daily in USDT. The methods stack — see all the ways to reduce trading fees, or estimate your own numbers in the calculator.
All figures are standard published rates; your actual fees vary with VIP tier and maker/taker mix. Rebate figures are estimates, not guarantees.
Quick definitions in the glossary: futures fee · effective taker rate · notional value.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay futures fees on both open and close?
Yes. Opening and closing are separate trades, and each is charged. A round trip at 0.06% taker costs about double the single-trade fee.
Are futures fees charged on margin or position size?
On the full notional position size. With 10x leverage, the fee applies to ten times the capital you put up — which is why futures fees add up faster than spot fees.
Can I get part of my futures fees back?
Yes. If your exchange account is linked through a rebate platform like loweef, 50–67% of every trading fee is returned to you, accruing daily in USDT. The rebate applies whether the trade won or lost.
Related questions
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- What's the difference between maker and taker fees?
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Last checked: 2026-08-06