CMC Exchange Fee Ranking
High fees can silently erode your trading capital. CoinMarketCap's Exchange Fee Ranking provides a transparent, side-by-side comparison of the cost structures of the world's largest trading venues.
Problems it solves
Hidden Trading Costs
Uncover exchanges that advertise low fees but have high 'tier 0' costs or complicated discount structures.
Volume Tier Analysis
Compare how fees scale as your trading volume increases, helping high-frequency traders find the most efficient venue.
Maker vs Taker Clarity
Clearly distinguish between fees for providing liquidity (Maker) and removing it (Taker) across different platforms.
How to use correctly
1. Navigate to the 'Exchanges' → 'Fees' section on CoinMarketCap.
2. Filter by exchange type (Spot, Derivatives, DEX).
3. Look at the 'Base Fee' column to see what you will pay as a new user with no discounts.
4. Check the 'Discount' column to see if using an exchange's native token (like BNB or HT) reduces your costs.
Limitations
- ✕Fee schedules change frequently and the CMC data may lag behind the official exchange announcements.
- ✕Does not include region-specific promotional rates or private VIP tier discounts.
- ✕A low fee does not account for potential wide spreads or poor execution quality on smaller exchanges.
Best For
Traders of all levels who are choosing a new primary exchange or looking to optimize their execution costs for a specific trading style.