Binance futures trading uses a lower fee structure than spot trading, designed to attract active derivatives traders. The standard futures maker fee is 0.02% and taker fee is 0.05% for USDT-M perpetual contracts.
Futures Maker Fee Explained
In Binance futures, a maker order adds liquidity to the derivatives order book. When your limit order sits unfilled, waiting to be matched, you are a maker. The standard maker fee for USDT-margined futures is 0.02%, significantly lower than spot trading. At VIP 9, this fee falls to 0.00% with a rebate.
Futures Taker Fee Explained
Taker orders in futures trading execute immediately against existing orders on the book. The standard taker fee is 0.05% for USDT-M contracts. This is lower than the 0.1% spot taker rate because Binance incentivizes futures market activity. VIP 9 users pay just 0.017% taker.
BNB Discount on Futures
Paying futures fees with BNB provides a 10% discount. A taker fee of 0.05% becomes 0.045% with BNB payment. For a $50,000 futures position, that saves $2.50 per trade. The discount applies to both maker and taker fees on all perpetual and delivery futures.
USDT-M vs COIN-M Fees
Binance offers two types of futures contracts. USDT-margined contracts are the most popular, with fees starting at 0.02% maker and 0.05% taker. COIN-margined contracts carry identical base fee structures but may have different VIP tier requirements.
Funding Rates and Other Costs
Beyond the maker-taker fee, futures traders also pay or receive funding rates every 8 hours on perpetual contracts. These rates fluctuate based on market conditions and are separate from trading fees. In rare liquidation scenarios, additional clearance fees may apply.
For the most current Binance maker taker fee rates, always verify on the official Binance fee schedule at binance.com/fee.