What are crypto exchange fees?

Crypto exchanges charge trading fees as a percentage of each trade. Maker fees (for limit orders) range from 0% to 0.40%. Taker fees (for market orders) range from 0.05% to 0.60%. Some platforms use a spread model instead, adding 1-5% to the price.

Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees?

As of 2026, MEXC offers 0% maker fees and 0.05% taker fees. Crypto.com and OKX charge 0.075-0.08%. Binance charges 0.10%. For simple purchases without limit orders, Kraken's direct fee model is typically cheaper than spread-based platforms like Coinbase.

How much does it cost to buy $1,000 of Bitcoin?

It depends on the platform and purchase method. Using a limit order on MEXC: $0 (0% maker). Using Binance: $1.00 (0.10%). Using Coinbase simple buy: $15.00 (1.50% spread). Using a credit card on most platforms: $35-50 (3.5-5%).

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Crypto Fee Calculator

Compare real trading fees across exchanges. Enter a trade amount, choose a method, and see exactly what you will pay.

Fee Category

Trade Amount (USD)

ReceiptsAs of 2026-04-01·Source: published fee schedules · editorial verification·Excludes network gas, deposit/withdrawal fees, promotional pricing

Cheapest

$0.50

MEXC

Most Expensive

$15.00

Luno

Average Fee

$4.69

24 provider(s) compared

#	Fee %editorial	Fee (USD)editorial	Method	Notes
1	0.05%	$0.50	Taker Fee	0%/0.05% maker/taker; zero maker fees
2	0.05%	$0.50	Taker Fee	0.05% maker/taker on CoinDCX Pro
3	0.05%	$0.50	Taker Fee	0.05%/0.05% maker/taker on KRW pairs (standard tier)
4	0.07%	$0.75	Taker Fee	0.075%/0.075% base; reduced with CRO staking
5	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.08%/0.10% maker/taker for standard volume tier on spot trading
6	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.10% spot trading; volume discounts available
7	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.10% base; reduced with KCS holding
8	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.10% base rate; BNB holders get 25% discount; volume-based VIP tiers available
9	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.10% base; reduced with BGB token
10	0.10%	$1.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.10% maker/taker base tier; lower at volume
11	0.20%	$2.00	Taker Fee	0.20%/0.20% maker/taker base tier; VIP tiers lower
12	0.20%	$2.00	Taker Fee	0.20%/0.20% maker/taker base tier
13	0.20%	$2.00	Taker Fee	0.10%/0.20% maker/taker base tier; lower at volume
14	0.25%	$2.50	Taker Fee	0.15%/0.25% maker/taker for standard volume tier
15	0.26%	$2.60	Taker Fee	0.16%/0.26% maker/taker on Kraken Pro for <$50k/month volume; instant-buy spread ~1.5%
16	0.30%	$3.00	Taker Fee	0.25%/0.30% maker/taker standard tier
17	0.40%	$4.00	Taker Fee	0.30%/0.40% for <$1K/month; lower at volume; instant buy ~2% spread
18	0.65%	$6.50	Taker Fee	0.50%/0.65% maker/taker standard tier; varies by volume and pair
19	1.00%	$10.00	Spread	No maker/taker fees; ~1% spread on all trades; Premium reduces to ~0.75%
20	1.00%	$10.00	Spread	1% spread built into buy/sell price on crypto; $5 withdrawal fee for fiat; no deposit fee for first deposit, then varies by method.
21	1.49%	$14.90	Spread	0.20%/0.40% on ActiveTrader; ~1.49% convenience fee on simple trades
22	1.49%	$14.90	Spread	~1.49% spread on Bitpanda standard buy/sell; Bitpanda Pro 0.10%/0.15% maker/taker base tier
23	1.50%	$15.00	Spread	0.40%/0.60% on Advanced Trade; ~1.5% spread on simple buy
24	1.50%	$15.00	Spread	Instant Buy spread ~1.5%; Exchange taker fee 0.10%

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