Binance Futures Fee Structure
Futures trading on Binance has different fees than spot trading — generally lower base rates but with additional costs to consider.
USDT-Margined Futures Fees
| VIP Level | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 0.0200% | 0.0500% |
| VIP 1 | 0.0160% | 0.0400% |
| VIP 2 | 0.0140% | 0.0350% |
| VIP 3 | 0.0120% | 0.0320% |
COIN-Margined Futures Fees
| VIP Level | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 0.0100% | 0.0500% |
| VIP 1 | 0.0080% | 0.0450% |
| VIP 2 | 0.0060% | 0.0400% |
Funding Rates
Funding rates are periodic payments between long and short positions. They’re not a Binance fee — they’re paid between traders.
- Paid every 8 hours
- Rate varies based on market conditions
- Can be positive (longs pay shorts) or negative (shorts pay longs)
- Typically 0.01% per 8 hours in neutral markets
Fee Calculation Example
Opening a $10,000 BTC futures position with 10x leverage:
- Actual position size: $100,000
- Entry taker fee: $100,000 × 0.05% = $50
- With referral discount: $100,000 × 0.04% = $40
- Exit taker fee: Same calculation
Total round-trip cost without referral: $100 Total round-trip cost with referral: $80 Savings: $20 per trade
How to Minimize Futures Fees
- Use referral code RATE20 for 20% off
- Pay fees with BNB for additional 25% off
- Use limit orders (maker fee is 60% cheaper than taker)
- Monitor funding rates — avoid positions when rates are extreme
- Consider position size carefully — fees scale with leverage
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Before you create an account
A final signup check, before any first trade
Binance must display SmallDrift, RATE20, and the 20% fee discount in its signup flow. If it does not, do not assume the offer will be applied after account creation.
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