What is Taker Fee?
The fee charged when your order immediately fills against existing orders in the book — you are 'taking' liquidity by demanding immediate execution.
A taker fee applies when your order fills immediately against existing orders in the order book. You are removing liquidity — in return, you pay a higher fee than makers.
When you pay taker fees:
Taker fee rates across major exchanges:
| Exchange | Futures Taker Fee |
|---|---|
| MEXC | **0.010%** |
| Binance | 0.040% |
| OKX | 0.050% |
| BingX | 0.050% |
| Bybit | 0.055% |
| KuCoin | 0.060% |
| Phemex | 0.060% |
Annual taker fee cost at $100k monthly volume:
| Exchange | Annual Taker Cost |
|---|---|
| MEXC | $120 |
| Binance | $480 |
| OKX/BingX | $600 |
| Bybit | $660 |
| KuCoin/Phemex | $720 |
Reducing taker fee exposure:
The best way to reduce taker fees is to use limit orders for planned entries and exits. Reserve market orders for urgent situations (emergency exits, fast-moving stops). For active traders, this single habit can save hundreds to thousands of dollars annually.
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