Understanding OKX Fee Tiers
OKX classifies users into two main categories based on trading volume: Regular Users and Professional Users. Professional users are further divided into 8 VIP tiers (VIP 1-VIP 8), with each tier offering progressively lower trading fees determined by:
- 30-Day Trading Volume (spot, contracts, options, spread trading)
- Asset Holdings (average 30-day balance or daily snapshot, whichever is higher)
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Fee Tier Qualification Criteria
| VIP Tier | Asset Requirement (USD) | Trading Volume Requirement (USD) | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP 1 | ≥100,000 | ≥5,000,000 | 0.045% | 0.050% |
| VIP 2 | ≥500,000 | ≥10,000,000 | 0.040% | 0.045% |
| VIP 3 | ≥2,000,000 | ≥20,000,000 | 0.030% | 0.040% |
| VIP 4 | ≥5,000,000 | ≥100,000,000 | 0.020% | 0.035% |
| VIP 5 | ≥10,000,000 | ≥200,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.030% |
| VIP 6 | -- | ≥500,000,000 | -0.002% | 0.025% |
| VIP 7 | -- | ≥1,000,000,000 | -0.005% | 0.020% |
| VIP 8 | -- | ≥5,000,000,000 | -0.005% | 0.015% |
Note: Negative maker fees indicate fee rebates
How Fee Tiers Are Calculated
OKX applies the highest qualified tier across all trading products when determining your fee rate. For example:
A user with:
- VIP 2 spot trading volume ($10M)
- VIP 3 contract volume ($200M)
- VIP 1 options volume ($5M)
- VIP 4 assets ($5M)
Would qualify for VIP 4 rates across all products.
Trading Fee Calculations by Product
Spot Trading Fees
Formula:
Fee = Rate × Trade QuantityExample:
- Buying 1 BTC at $20,000 as taker (0.1% fee)
- Fee: 0.001 BTC
- Receive: 0.999 BTC
USDT-Margined Contracts
Formula:
Fee = Rate × (Contracts × Multiplier × Face Value × Price)Example:
- Trading 100 BTCUSDT contracts (0.01 BTC face value) at $20,000 as maker (0.02%)
- Fee: 4 USDT
Coin-Margined Contracts
Formula:
Fee = Rate × (Contracts × Multiplier × Face Value / Price)Example:
- Trading 100 BTCUSD contracts ($100 face value) at $20,000 as taker (0.05%)
- Fee: 0.00025 BTC
Spread Trading Discounts
All users enjoy 50% discount on spread strategy legs. Each leg's fee follows its respective product's rate.
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Account Structure Rules
- Main accounts: Inherit fee tier based on combined trading volume/assets of all subaccounts
- Subaccounts: Inherit main account's fee tier after creation (updated daily at 00:00 UTC+8)
Fee Updates and Limitations
- Daily update: 04:00-06:00 UTC+8
Withdrawal limits: Tier-based daily USD equivalents
- Example: VIP 1 can withdraw ≤$24M daily
FAQ Section
How often are fee tiers updated?
Fee tiers are recalculated daily between 04:00-06:00 UTC+8 based on your 30-day trading volume and asset snapshot.
Do subaccounts have separate fee tiers?
No, subaccounts inherit the main account's fee tier but contribute to the main account's trading volume calculations.
Can negative maker fees really earn me money?
Yes! At VIP 6 and above, you'll receive rebates for providing liquidity (e.g., -0.005% fee means you earn 0.005% of the trade value).
How are assets calculated for tier qualification?
The system uses the higher value between:
- Your 30-day average asset balance
- Your daily snapshot balance (taken at 00:00 UTC+8)
What products count toward trading volume?
All spot, perpetual/dated contracts, options, and spread trading volumes are aggregated across your account.
Why do some tiers have no asset requirement?
For VIP 6-8, trading volume alone qualifies you - these tiers are designed for ultra-high-volume institutional traders.