Bitget Futures Fees: Rates, Funding and Rebates

Bitget offers a competitive fee structure for both spot and futures trading, and its referral program adds meaningful savings on top. This article breaks down the exact fees you pay on Bitget, how funding rates work for perpetual contracts, and what rebates are available to active traders.

Spot trading fees on Bitget

Bitget charges a 0.10% taker fee and a 0.10% maker fee on spot trading. This is higher than some competitors — MEXC, for example, charges 0.05% on taker orders. However, the 20% referral discount from the code 7jl483901696997809300 reduces your effective rate. With the discount applied, your spot taker fee drops to 0.08% and your maker fee drops to 0.08% as well.

For casual traders making a few trades per week, the difference between 0.10% and 0.05% is negligible. For high-frequency traders or those moving large volumes, the referral discount becomes more significant. The discount applies automatically when you register through the referral link and does not require manual activation.

Futures trading fees

Bitget futures fees follow a tiered structure based on your 30-day trading volume. Higher volume traders pay lower fees. The base taker fee for futures is higher than the spot taker fee, reflecting the additional complexity of derivatives trading. Maker fees on futures are lower than taker fees, which is standard across the industry.

The 20% referral discount applies to futures fees as well. This discount is calculated on top of any volume-based tier reductions, making it particularly valuable for mid-volume traders who do not yet qualify for the lowest tiers.

Funding rates for perpetual contracts

Funding rates are periodic payments between long and short position holders in perpetual futures contracts. Bitget calculates funding rates every eight hours. When the funding rate is positive, longs pay shorts. When it is negative, shorts pay longs.

Funding rates can significantly impact your profitability on leveraged positions. If you hold a position through multiple funding payments, the cumulative cost can eat into your gains. Always check the current funding rate before opening a perpetual position. The referral discount does not apply to funding rates — they are a separate mechanism.

Rebates and the referral program

Bitget offers up to $5,500 in staged bonuses for new users who register with the referral code 7jl483901696997809300. These bonuses are released as you meet trading volume thresholds. The bonus comes in the form of trading fee vouchers and token rewards.

The 20% fee discount is the most reliable benefit of the referral program. Unlike the bonus, which requires you to hit volume targets, the discount applies to every trade from your first one. For traders who plan to use Bitget regularly, the cumulative savings from the discount can be substantial over time.

Risks and considerations

Bitget lists over 900 trading pairs, including many small-cap tokens with thin liquidity. Trading these pairs can result in wide slippage, which effectively increases your cost beyond the stated fee. Always check the order book depth before trading a small-cap pair.

The fee discount does not protect you from trading losses. A 20% reduction in fees is helpful, but it will not offset a losing strategy. New tokens on Bitget are extremely volatile, and many lose most of their value within weeks of listing. Verify the exchange's regulatory status in your jurisdiction before depositing significant funds.

• Compare the taker and maker rate separately, since the gap between them is where most of the saving is
• Check the withdrawal fee for the specific network you intend to use, not just the trading fee
• Review your 30-day volume against the published tier thresholds before assuming your rate

Funding is the fee nobody budgets for

Bitget's futures schedule shows taker and maker rates, and those are only part of what a perpetual position costs. Funding payments are charged periodically on open positions and depend on the gap between the perpetual price and spot.

On a position held for hours, funding is usually small. Held for weeks, it can exceed the trading fee that opened the position, and it is charged whether the trade is winning or losing.

• Trading fees are charged twice: on entry and on exit.
• Funding is charged repeatedly for as long as the position stays open.
• Both are separate from liquidation risk.

Why the discount matters more on futures

Futures traders typically trade more frequently than spot holders, so a percentage reduction in the fee rate compounds faster here than it does on a spot account.

That is the practical argument for applying the referral at signup: the more often you trade, the more the discount is worth, and futures activity is where the frequency lives.

Frequently asked questions

What are Bitget spot trading fees?

Bitget charges 0.10% for both taker and maker orders on spot trading. With the 20% referral discount, your effective rate drops to 0.08%.

Does the referral code 7jl483901696997809300 apply to futures fees?

Yes, the 20% discount applies to both spot and futures trading fees. The discount is applied automatically when you register through the referral link.

Are funding rates affected by the referral discount?

No. Funding rates are separate from trading fees and are not eligible for the referral discount. You pay the full funding rate regardless of your referral status.