On March 4, cryptocurrency exchange Bitget introduced a group-based maker fee structure for its spot and futures trading pairs. This update aims to enhance liquidity in the order book and improve trade execution quality, according to a press release.

Under the new model, trading pairs are divided into three groups:

  • A — includes major pairs with USDT (BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, and BGB) for spot trading, as well as BTC/USDC and ETH/USDC pairs for futures;
  • B — encompasses active mid-tier pairs. This group also includes futures contracts for metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium) and tokenized stocks;
  • C — consists of other and newly added pairs. New listings default to this group for the first 30 days.

Fees vary based on the group and the maker level, ranging from MM1 to MM5. A negative fee indicates a rebate.

For spot trading, the maximum rebate for MM1 is -0.012% in group C and -0.0075% in group A. For futures, the rebates are -0.008% and -0.005%, respectively. MM5 level makers receive a zero fee across all groups. This structure creates a tiered incentive system: less liquid pairs offer makers higher returns.

The evaluation system has also been updated, determining the maker level (MM1–MM5) and the size of their rebates. A maker's trading volume is multiplied by a weight factor based on the group:

  • 1 for group A;
  • 7 for group B;
  • 20 for group C.

The coefficients are the same for both spot and futures trading.

This means that $1 million in volume on a less liquid pair from group C counts as $20 million for level assessment. In addition to volume, the evaluation considers the quality of quotes — how tight the spread is maintained by the maker and the total volume of orders placed in the order book.

“According to the Bitget Transparency Report 2025, institutional participants accounted for 82% of spot and 60% of futures trading volume. The updated incentive system is designed to scale professional trading activity,” the press release states.

Details and complete lists of pairs are available on the exchange's website.

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