WHALE Trading Fees
WHALE is listed on 5 exchanges we track; 5 of them publish a fee schedule. The lowest base spot taker fee is 0–0.05% on MEXC. For perpetual futures, MEXC charges the lowest base taker fee at 0–0.1%. These are base-tier rates — VIP tiers and paying fees in an exchange's own token push them lower.
Base-tier maker & taker fees on exchanges listing WHALE
| Exchange | Spot maker | Spot taker | Futures maker | Futures taker | VIP tiers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MEXC−20% paying fees in MX | 0% | 0–0.05% | 0–0.04% | 0–0.1% | 2 |
 CoinW | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 10 |
 KuCoin−20% paying fees in KCS | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 13 |
 Hibt | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.03% | 0.05% | — |
 HTX−25% paying fees in HTX | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.02% | 0.05–0.06% | 12 |
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WHALE trading fees — FAQ
Which exchange has the lowest WHALE trading fee?
MEXC, at 0–0.05% taker and 0% maker on the base tier. Trading fees are charged per order as a percentage of the trade value, so a lower rate matters most if you trade often.
What is the difference between maker and taker fees?
A maker order adds liquidity — it sits on the order book until someone trades against it. A taker order removes liquidity by matching an existing order immediately. Exchanges charge takers more, and some pay makers a rebate. Trading WHALE with limit orders that rest on the book gets you the maker rate.
Can I pay lower fees on WHALE trades?
Yes — 3 of these exchanges cut fees when you pay in their own token (for example MEXC: −20% paying fees in MX). 4 exchanges also run VIP ladders where 30-day volume or token holdings lower your rate.
Do futures fees differ from spot fees on WHALE?
Yes. Perpetual futures are usually cheaper per trade than spot — the lowest base futures taker fee here is 0–0.1% on MEXC — but futures also carry a funding rate paid between longs and shorts every few hours, which is not a fee the exchange keeps.
Fees are the base (non-VIP) rates curated from each exchange’s official fee schedule, last verified 2026-08-28. An exchange appears here when it lists WHALE and publishes a schedule we have curated; open an exchange for its full VIP ladder.