Term

Maker-taker fees

Maker-taker fees differentiate between adding liquidity (maker) and removing liquidity (taker), with different fee schedules and rebates.

Type:
markets
trading
Also known as:
maker/taker
fee tiers
1
concept

Makers place resting orders that add depth; takers execute against existing orders. Fee schedules incentivize liquidity and fund exchange operations.

Example 1.1

"An exchange charges 0.1% taker fee but offers 0.0% or rebates for makers to encourage tighter spreads."

Example 1.2

"VIP tiers reduce fees based on 30-day volume or token holdings."

2
implications

Maker/taker structures impact strategy choice; passive makers aim for rebates while active takers prioritize execution certainty.

Example 2.1

"Posting iceberg or post-only orders ensures maker status and avoids taker fees."

Example 2.2

"High taker fees discourage market orders in illiquid pairs, pushing usage toward limit orders."

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