KuCoin vs Bybit Trading Fees
Head-to-head fee comparison between KuCoin and Bybit for spot and futures trading — maker/taker rates, token discounts, and which exchange suits active traders.
KuCoin
Advantages
- Better spot maker fee: 0.080% vs 0.100%
- Stronger KCS discount: 20% vs BYB 10%
- Larger altcoin selection: 700+ pairs
Disadvantages
- Higher futures taker fee: 0.060% vs 0.055%
- Lower futures liquidity on major pairs
- Less polished derivatives interface
Bybit
Advantages
- Lower futures taker fee: 0.055% vs 0.060%
- Better futures liquidity
- Purpose-built derivatives interface
Disadvantages
- Higher spot maker fee: 0.100% vs 0.080%
- Weaker token discount: BYB 10% vs KCS 20%
- Smaller altcoin selection
Fee Reference
FeatureKuCoinBybit
Futures maker fee0.020%0.020%
Futures taker fee0.060%0.055%
Spot maker fee0.080%0.100%
Spot taker fee0.100%0.100%
Exchange token discountKCS (20%)BYB (10%)
After token discount (taker)0.048%0.050%
Max futures leverage100×100×
BTC futures liquidityGoodExcellent
Altcoin selection700+ pairs500+ pairs
Futures interface qualityStandardPurpose-built/cleaner