OKX Commissions and Fees: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding OKX Fee Tiers

OKX categorizes users into different tiers based on their 30-day trading volumes and assets under management. These tiers are updated daily, ensuring accurate fee calculations.

Key Features:

• Fee discounts vary by tier
• Maker/taker fees differ based on trading volume
• Example: A user with 50,000,001 EUR trading volume receives 0.000% maker fee and 0.030% taker fee discounts

Main and Sub-Account Fee Structure

Your main account's fee tier is determined by the combined 30-day trading volume of:

1. Main account
2. All sub-accounts

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Important Notes:

• Sub-accounts inherit the main account's fee tier
• Updates occur daily at 4:00 PM UTC
• Changes take effect immediately after sub-account creation

Calculating 30-Day Trading Volume

For Crypto Pairs:

1. Convert all trades to BTC equivalent at time of transaction
2. Calculate USD value using BTC's daily average price
3. Convert USD to EUR using current exchange rates
4. Update occurs daily at 4:00 PM UTC

For EUR Pairs:

1. Record transactions in EUR equivalents
2. Calculate total volume using trade-time prices
3. Example: USDT/EUR trades recorded in EUR value at execution time

Trading Fee Calculation Examples

Spot Trading Fee Formula:

Fee = Fee Rate × Filled Order Amount

Scenario 1: Market Order (Taker)

• Pair: USDT/EUR
• Price: 10 EUR/USDT
• Action: Buy 1 USDT
• Fee: 0.1% × 1 = 0.001 USDT
• Result: Receives 0.999 USDT

Scenario 2: Limit Order (Maker)

• Action: Sell 1 USDT for 10 EUR
• Fee: 0.04% × 10 = 0.004 EUR
• Result: Receives 9.996 EUR

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FAQ Section

Q1: How often are fee tiers updated?

A: Fee tiers are recalculated daily at 4:00 PM UTC based on your 30-day trading volume.

Q2: Do sub-accounts have separate fee tiers?

A: No, sub-accounts inherit the main account's fee tier at creation and during daily updates.

Q3: How are crypto pairs converted for volume calculation?

A: First to BTC equivalent, then to USD using daily average price, finally to EUR.

Q4: When do fee discounts take effect?

A: Immediately after reaching the required trading volume threshold.

Q5: Can I check my current fee tier?

A: Yes, your dashboard displays current tier and progress toward next discount level.

Q6: Are there different fee structures for maker/taker orders?

A: Yes, maker fees are typically lower than taker fees at each tier level.