Trading crypto with leverage on Binance comes with its own fee structure. Here is exactly how futures fees work in 2026 — and how to cut them with referral code SHZB888.
| Market | Maker | Taker | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD-M Futures | ~0.02% | ~0.04% | Settled in USDT; most popular |
| COIN-M Futures | ~0.02% | ~0.05% | Settled in the underlying coin |
Rates are approximate standard (VIP 0) levels and drop when you pay with BNB or reach higher VIP tiers. Always confirm on Binance's official fee schedule.
A maker order is a limit order that rests on the book and adds liquidity — it earns the lower maker rate. A taker order executes immediately against existing orders and pays the higher taker rate. If you place a limit order that fills instantly, it may be charged as a taker.
Perpetual futures also carry a funding rate, exchanged between longs and shorts every few hours. Funding is paid peer-to-peer (not by Binance) and is not discounted by a referral code — so a position held for days can cost more in funding than in trading fees.
Per trade, futures are usually cheaper (0.02%–0.04% vs spot's ~0.1%). But leverage multiplies your notional, so the cost relative to your own margin can be larger. A 10x round trip at 0.04% taker is about 0.4% of your margin each way. See our Binance Spot vs Futures Fees guide for the full comparison.
Three levers reduce what you pay: use maker orders, pay fees in BNB, and — the easiest — apply referral code SHZB888 at sign-up for a flat 20% rebate on trading fees across both spot and futures.
What is the standard Binance futures fee?
At the regular VIP 0 level, USD-M futures cost about 0.04% taker and 0.02% maker per trade. Rates drop when you pay with BNB or reach higher VIP tiers.
Does referral code SHZB888 lower futures fees?
Yes. SHZB888 gives a 20% discount on Binance trading fees, and it applies to both spot and futures markets.