Maker vs Taker Fees Explained

What maker and taker fees are, why takers pay more, and how the difference adds up for active futures traders.

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The difference

A maker order adds liquidity to the book — a limit order that rests and waits to be filled. A taker order removes liquidity — a market order, or a limit that fills instantly, that takes an existing offer. Exchanges charge takers more because makers provide the liquidity everyone trades against.

Typical rates

On major USDT perpetuals, maker fees are around 0.02% and taker fees 0.04–0.06%. It sounds tiny, but a day trader doing dozens of round trips pays it again and again — and takers pay it on both sides.

How to pay less

Use resting limit orders to qualify for the maker fee where you can, hold the exchange token for a discount, and climb the VIP tiers as volume grows. If fees are your priority, compare exchanges by taker fee first.

FAQ

Why do takers pay more than makers?

Takers remove liquidity by filling existing orders, while makers add liquidity by resting orders on the book. Exchanges reward makers with lower fees because they keep the market liquid.

How do I pay maker fees?

Place limit orders that rest on the book instead of market orders that fill instantly. If your order waits to be matched, it qualifies for the lower maker fee.

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