Fees are a crucial factor when choosing a crypto exchange. A difference of 0.02–0.05% may seem minor, but for active traders, it can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars each month. A trader with a monthly turnover of $1 million in spot trading could pay $800 on one exchange and $2000 on another simply due to fee differences.
This review compares the spot and futures fees of five crypto exchanges popular among users from the CIS and Eastern Europe: OKX, Bybit, Bitget, Gate, and HTX. The data was collected from the official pages of each platform as of the end of March 2026.
Summary Table: Basic Fees for New Users
ExchangeSpot Maker/TakerFutures (USDT-M) Maker/TakerOKX0.08%/0.10%0.02%/0.05%Bybit0.10%/0.10%0.02%/0.055%Bitget0.10%/0.10%0.02%/0.06%Gate0.10%/0.10%0.02%/0.05%HTX0.20%/0.20%0.02%/0.06%Spot rates are for crypto pairs, while futures rates are for perpetual USDT-margin contracts.
OKX
OKX offers the lowest base fees among all exchanges reviewed—without promotions or the need to hold a native token.
Spot. The maker fee of 0.08% is the lowest among the competitors featured here. For comparison, Bybit, Bitget, and Gate charge 0.10%, while HTX charges 0.20%. With a monthly spot turnover of $500,000, a trader on OKX would pay $400 compared to $500 on Bybit and $1000 on HTX.
Futures. The taker fee of 0.05% is on par with Gate and lower than Bybit (0.055%), Bitget (0.06%), and HTX (0.06%). On a $10 million futures turnover, the difference between OKX and Bitget would be $1000, and between OKX and Bybit, $500.
VIP Program. OKX employs a flexible approach to determining levels. If the futures turnover qualifies for VIP 3 and the spot turnover for VIP 2, the exchange assigns VIP 3 for all instruments. This benefits traders who combine spot and derivatives trading.
From VIP level 6, maker fees on spot trading are waived, and at VIP levels 7–9, they become negative—meaning the exchange pays for limit orders. The maximum maker fee on spot for VIP 9 is -0.0075%, while for futures, it is -0.005%.
The exchange also periodically launches campaigns that allow users to achieve a trial VIP level with a lower entry threshold but under the same conditions. Updates are published on the OKX website and in the official Telegram channel.
Additional Advantages. OKX does not tie commission discounts to holding the native OKB token—unlike Bitget (BGB), Gate (GT), and HTX (HTX/TRX). The base rates of 0.08%/0.10% are available to all users immediately upon registration without needing to purchase the coin.
Since August 2025, OKB has been repositioned as an X Layer token—an L2 network from OKX—with a fixed issuance of 21 million units. Fee reductions on the exchange occur through VIP levels based on trading volume and asset balance.
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In addition to low fees, OKX leads in regulatory compliance and institutional recognition:
- In March 2026, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), invested in OKX, valuing the company at $25 billion. As part of the deal, 120 million OKX users will gain access to ICE's futures markets and tokenized NYSE stocks;
- OKX obtained a full MiCA license in the EU—the first among global crypto exchanges—and entered the U.S. market in 2025;
- Proof-of-Reserves has been published for 40 consecutive months—reserves at the end of 2025 amounted to $31.2 billion;
- The exchange launched perpetual contracts on stocks with leverage up to 10x and infrastructure for connecting AI agents to trading.
For whom: Traders who prioritize low base fees, a flexible VIP program, and regulatory transparency.
Bybit
Bybit ranks third in derivatives volume in the industry (data from CoinGecko/CoinMarketCap as of March 31) and remains one of the most popular platforms in Russia and the CIS.
Spot. The base fee is 0.10% for both makers and takers. This is the standard rate for large exchanges but is 25% higher than OKX's maker fee (0.10% vs. 0.08%).
Futures. The maker fee is 0.02%, matching OKX and Bitget. The taker fee is 0.055%, slightly higher than OKX (0.05%) but lower than Bitget (0.06%) and HTX (0.06%).
VIP Program. Bybit offers five VIP levels and a Supreme VIP. The level is determined by one of the criteria: asset balance or 30-day trading volume. VIP 1 is available from $100,000 in balance or $1 million in spot turnover. Supreme VIP requires $100 million in spot or $500 million in derivatives. At the highest level, the maker fee on futures is waived, and the spot fee is reduced to 0.03% / 0.045%.
Discounts via MNT. The token Mantle (MNT) allows users to further reduce spot (-25%) and futures (-10%) fees.
Features. Bybit is developing a TradFi direction with CFDs on stocks, currencies, and commodities through a separate sub-account. Since January 2026, the exchange charges a 0.3% fee for P2P makers for selling rubles—this is something traders from the CIS, who actively use P2P, should consider.
For whom: Traders in the derivatives markets with high turnover who need deep liquidity and access to TradFi instruments.
Bitget
Since 2025, Bitget has been developing the concept of a universal exchange—a platform for trading crypto assets, tokenized securities, and on-chain tokens through a single interface.
Spot. The base rates are 0.10% for makers and takers (on par with Bybit and Gate). When paying with the BGB token, the fee is reduced by 20% to 0.08%. With this discount, Bitget matches OKX's maker rate, but this requires holding BGB, which carries additional risk: the token's value may fluctuate and negate the savings on fees.
Futures. The maker fee is 0.02%, while the taker fee is 0.06%. The taker fee is the highest among the top three (OKX, Bybit, Bitget).
VIP Program. There are eight levels based on spot and futures turnover, average daily asset balance, and BGB holdings. At the highest level, maker futures fees are waived, and the taker fee is reduced to 0.02%. The entry threshold for VIP is $500,000 in spot turnover or $5 million in futures.
BGB Discount. A 20% discount on fees when paid with the native token. Holding BGB for 30 days also affects the VIP level.
Additionally. Bitget appointed a CEO in the EU and is preparing to operate under MiCA. The exchange is also developing a TradFi direction: added 98 stocks and ETFs through Ondo Finance. On March 4, Bitget introduced a group maker fee structure for spot and futures trading pairs. This update aims to deepen liquidity in the order book and improve trade execution quality.
For whom: Traders interested in copy trading, BGB holders, and those who combine crypto and TradFi trading.
Gate
Gate (formerly Gate.io) has been operating since 2013 and serves over 50 million users. According to CoinMarketCap, the exchange offers over 1800 crypto assets—one of the widest listings in the industry.
Spot. The base fee is 0.10% for makers and takers (on par with Bybit and Bitget). When paying with the GT token, rates drop to 0.09%. Even with the GT discount, spot fees are higher than OKX's base rates (0.08%/0.10%).
Futures. For USDT-margin contracts, the maker fee is 0.02%, and the taker fee is 0.05%. The base futures rates at Gate match those of OKX.
VIP Program. Gate offers 16 levels—the most extensive system in this review. The level is determined by a formula that considers spot trading volume, futures (with a coefficient of 0.4), options (0.2), and TradFi volume (0.1), as well as the 14-day average GT holding. At VIP 10, maker spot fees are waived, and at VIP 16, the taker rate on spot drops to 0.02%. Futures maker fees are waived starting from VIP 15.
For whom: Traders who need a wide selection of assets and a comprehensive VIP system.
HTX
HTX (formerly Huobi) has been operating since 2013 and offers around 700 crypto assets.
Spot. The base fee is 0.20% for makers and takers. This is twice as high as Bybit and Bitget and 2.5 times higher than OKX—the highest rate in this review. When paying with HTX or TRX tokens, the fee is reduced by 25% to 0.15%. Even with the discount, the rates remain the highest.
Futures. The maker fee is 0.02%, and the taker fee is 0.06% for USDT-margin contracts. The maker fee is on par with OKX and Bybit, while the taker fee matches Bitget.
Prime System. HTX offers 12 levels (Prime 0–11) with thresholds ranging from $30,000 in spot turnover (Prime 1) to $1.8 billion (Prime 11). At Prime 1, spot fees drop to 0.16%/0.17%. The system is extensive, but even at the highest levels, spot rates do not fall below OKX's base rates.
P2P. HTX maintains zero fees for P2P makers on transactions in rubles—unlike Bybit, which has introduced a 0.3% fee.
For whom: Traders from the CIS who actively use the P2P service in rubles and those willing to increase their turnover to lower rates through the Prime system.
Which Exchange is Right for You
- OKX—lowest base spot rates, competitive futures rates, negative maker fees at higher levels. No need to buy a native token to lower base rates;
- Bybit—second in derivatives volume, competitive futures rates;
- Bitget—20% discount via BGB, developed copy trading ecosystem, growing TradFi infrastructure with tokenized stocks;
- Gate—over 1800 crypto assets, 16 VIP levels, competitive futures rates;
- HTX—zero P2P rates for makers, multi-tiered Prime system, and a long operational history.
Fees are an important but not the only criterion. Liquidity determines the actual cost of a trade: on platforms with thin order books, slippage can negate any savings on fees. Security and regulatory status impact the safety of funds—chasing an extra percentage loses meaning if it ultimately risks your entire deposit.