Real examples: what you actually pay
The fee is simply trade value × fee rate. Here is what that means at OKX's regular global rates (checked 2026-10-16):
| Trade | Rate | Fee | If the 20% discount applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy $100 of BTC with a market order (spot taker) | 0.10% | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| Buy $100 of BTC with a limit order that waits (spot maker) | 0.08% | $0.08 | $0.064 |
| Buy $1,000 of BTC with a market order | 0.10% | $1.00 | $0.80 |
| Open and close a $1,000 BTC perpetual position with market orders | 0.05% × 2 | $1.00 | $0.80 |
- Leverage doesn't change the rate, but it changes the size. $100 of margin at 10× is a $1,000 position, so you pay fees on $1,000.
- Funding is separate. Perpetual swaps also exchange funding payments between longs and shorts at set intervals; that isn't a trading fee and can go either way.
- Spread is separate too. A market order fills at the best available prices, so on thin pairs the price you get can cost more than the fee.
How much can the 20% discount save you?
Enter your expected monthly trading volume to see the yearly difference, estimated with OKX's regular global rates.
The referral link is attached when you register. Click the button to sign up and OK66688 is applied automatically; only if you register inside the app do you type it in.
Sign up with OK66688 ↗OKX maker and taker fees (regular users)
| Market | Regular rate Maker / Taker | With the 20% discount Maker / Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (all three pair groups) | 0.080% / 0.100% | 0.064% / 0.080% |
| Futures and perpetual swaps | 0.020% / 0.050% | 0.016% / 0.040% |
These are the regular-user rates on OKX's global fee framework (published 3 November 2025, checked 2026-10-16). OKX can change them, and the fee page in your account always applies.
Why your rate might be higher
OKX runs separate schedules for some regions. Accounts held with these entities start from different rates:
| Where the account is held | Regular spot rate Maker / Taker | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Global (okx.com) | 0.080% / 0.100% | 25 November 2025 |
| EEA, spot-only account | 0.100% / 0.200% | 25 September 2026 |
| United States (OKX US) | 0.200% / 0.350% | 1 February 2026 |
Maker vs taker, explained
- Maker: a limit order that waits for someone else to fill it. Lower fee.
- Taker: a market order, or a limit order that fills immediately. Higher fee.
- Beginner tip: if you're not in a hurry, place a limit order near the best bid or ask instead of a market order. On a $1,000 spot buy that's $0.80 instead of $1.00.
Deposits, card purchases and P2P
- Crypto deposits: free on OKX's side, according to its help centre. The sending wallet or exchange charges its own network fee.
- Card and cash deposits: the payment provider's fee is shown on the preview screen before you confirm, and it comes out of the deposit amount.
- P2P: you trade at the merchant's quoted price, which already includes the merchant's margin. Compare a few merchants before ordering.
VIP tiers
OKX sets your tier from your 30-day trading volume or your asset balance; on the global schedule the regular tier covers balances under $100,000 or 30-day volume under $1,000,000. Higher tiers get lower base rates. After you move up, check the fee page in your account for the rate that now applies.
OKX withdrawal fees
Withdrawals pay a blockchain network fee that varies by coin and network and moves with congestion. The withdrawal page shows the live figure before you confirm.
- When sending USDT, compare networks and pick a cheaper one the recipient supports.
- Always match the address and network; the wrong network can mean lost funds.
- Transfers between OKX accounts are generally free and instant.
How OKX fees compare with Binance, Bybit and Kraken
Entry-tier rates from each exchange's own fee pages, checked 2026-10-16. All four have higher-volume tiers and regional schedules, so treat this as a starting point.
| Exchange | Spot Maker / Taker | Perpetuals Maker / Taker | $100 BTC market buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKX (global) | 0.08% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | $0.10 ($0.08 with the 20% discount) |
| Binance | 0.10% / 0.10% (0.075% paid in BNB) | 0.02% / 0.05% | $0.10 ($0.075 in BNB) |
| Bybit | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.055% | $0.10 |
| Kraken Pro | 0.40% / 0.80% | 0.02% / 0.05% (futures) | $0.80 |
For a beginner placing small spot orders, OKX, Binance and Bybit cost about the same; Kraken Pro's entry tier is noticeably more expensive. The bigger differences usually come from which exchange is available where you live and which products you need.
Referral discount vs “rebates”
A discount is deducted from each fee as you trade; a rebate is usually charged in full and partly paid back. The sign-up page opened from our button shows a 20% trading-fee discount (checked 2026-10-16), with no forms and no middlemen. Be wary of private “50%+ rebate” offers that ask you to send funds to an individual.
Sources
- OKX, Updates to Global Fee Framework (published 3 Nov 2025, effective 25 Nov 2025)
- OKX, Updates to U.S. Fee Framework 2026 (published 8 Jan 2026, effective 1 Feb 2026)
- OKX, Spot fee adjustment for EEA spot-only clients (published 11 Sep 2026, effective 25 Sep 2026)
- OKX, Do I need to pay fees for deposit and withdrawal?
- Binance, fee schedule and futures fee structure
- Bybit, Trading Fee Structure
- Kraken, fee schedule
All checked 2026-10-16.
OKX Fees: FAQ
What are OKX's trading fees in 2026?
On OKX's global fee schedule, regular users pay 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker on spot and 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker on futures and perpetual swaps (checked 2026-10-16). Rates depend on where your account is held: OKX's US schedule starts at 0.20% / 0.35% for spot, and EEA spot-only accounts start at 0.10% / 0.20%. Your own rate is shown on the fee page when you're logged in.
How much does it cost to buy $100 of Bitcoin on OKX?
On the global schedule, about $0.10 with a market order (taker) and about $0.08 with a limit order that waits in the order book (maker). If the 20% trading-fee discount shown on the sign-up page applies to your account, that becomes about $0.08 and $0.064.
Are OKX fees lower than Binance?
At the regular tier, OKX spot is slightly cheaper for makers (0.08% vs 0.10%) and the same for takers (0.10%). On USDT-margined perpetuals both list 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. Binance takes 25% off spot fees you pay in BNB; on OKX the referral discount comes off the fee itself. See the comparison table above.
What's the difference between maker and taker?
A maker order is a limit order that waits in the order book and adds liquidity, so it pays less. A taker order fills immediately against existing orders, like a market order, and pays a bit more.
Does OKX charge for deposits?
OKX's help centre says crypto deposits are free on OKX's side; the network fee is paid by whoever sends the coins. Card and cash deposits through payment providers show their fee on the preview screen before you confirm.
Is a referral discount the same as a rebate?
Not quite. A discount is taken off each fee as you trade; a rebate is usually charged in full and partly paid back later. The OKX sign-up page opened from our button shows a 20% trading-fee discount (checked 2026-10-16), and OK66688 is applied automatically.