Trading $500,000 a month — what does it cost, and what comes back?
At $500,000 monthly futures volume, standard taker fees run $200–$250 per month on loweef’s 4 partner exchanges. Linked through loweef, $110–$163 of that returns to you every month, accruing daily in USDT.
Per-exchange numbers at $500,000/month
| Exchange | Fees/mo | Payback/mo | Effective/mo | Payback/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaX | $250 | $163 | $88 | $1,950 |
| BingX | $250 | $150 | $100 | $1,800 |
| OKX | $250 | $125 | $125 | $1,500 |
| MEXC | $200 | $110 | $90 | $1,320 |
Estimates only. Actual rebates vary with your maker/taker mix, exchange VIP tier and fee schedule, and settlement policy.
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Other volumes: $10,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $1,000,000 · $5,000,000
Frequently asked questions
Does profit or loss change the payback?
No — payback is calculated on fees, not results. Every trade pays a fee, so every trade accrues payback.
Which exchange returns the most at this volume?
AlphaX currently has the highest total rate at 65%. The table above shows the exact monthly figure per exchange at $500,000 volume.