What are the maker and taker fees on Gate.io futures?

Understanding Maker and Taker Fees on Gate.io Futures

When trading futures on Gate.io, users encounter two primary types of fees: maker fees and taker fees. These fees are determined by whether your order adds liquidity to the order book (maker) or removes liquidity by matching an existing order (taker). Maker orders are generally rewarded with lower fees or even negative fees (rebates), while taker orders incur higher fees because they reduce market liquidity.

Gate.io uses a tiered fee structure based on your 30-day trading volume and whether you hold the platform’s native token, GT. This structure applies uniformly across all futures contracts, including USDT-margined and coin-margined pairs.

Fee Structure for Futures Trading

Gate.io’s futures fee schedule is transparent and publicly available. As of the latest update:

• Maker fees range from -0.025% to 0.025%
• Taker fees range from 0.05% to 0.075%

If you are in the highest tier (VIP 0) and hold GT, you can receive a negative maker fee of -0.025%, meaning you earn a rebate for placing passive orders. Without GT, the same tier charges 0.025% for makers and 0.05% for takers. Higher VIP tiers (VIP 1–VIP 6) offer even better rates, but these require significantly higher trading volumes.

How to Check Your Current Fee Tier

To verify your current fee rate on Gate.io:

• Log in to your Gate.io account
• Navigate to the “Futures” section
• Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner
• Select “Fee Rate” or “Account Overview”
• You’ll see your current maker and taker fees based on 30-day volume and GT holdings

This page also shows your accumulated trading volume for the past 30 days, helping you estimate when you might reach the next VIP tier for reduced fees.

How GT Token Affects Fees

Holding GateToken (GT) is a key factor in reducing futures fees:

• If you hold GT, you qualify for the lower end of the fee spectrum
• GT holders in VIP 0 pay 0.025% taker and -0.025% maker fees
• Without GT, the same tier charges 0.05% taker and 0.025% maker

GT must be held in your spot wallet—not futures wallet—to apply the discount. You do not need to stake or lock GT; simply holding it qualifies you. The amount of GT required for each VIP tier increases with the tier level, so check the official GT fee discount page for exact thresholds.

Step-by-Step Guide to Reduce Your Fees

To minimize your futures trading fees on Gate.io:

• Increase your 30-day trading volume to move up VIP tiers
• Buy and hold GT in your spot wallet (no staking required)
• Place limit orders instead of market orders to become a maker more often
• Monitor your fee rate regularly under “Account Overview”
• Avoid withdrawing GT during the month—it must remain in your wallet to qualify for discounts

These steps directly impact your effective fee rate and can significantly reduce your trading costs over time.

Difference Between USDT-Margined and Coin-Margined Futures Fees

Gate.io applies the same maker and taker fee structure to both USDT-margined and coin-margined futures contracts. There is no difference in fees between the two types. Whether you trade BTC/USDT or BTC/USD perpetual contracts, your fee rate depends solely on your VIP tier and GT holdings—not the margin type.

This uniformity simplifies fee management across different futures products and ensures consistent cost structures for traders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I get a negative maker fee without holding GT?No. Negative maker fees (-0.025%) are only available to GT holders in VIP 0 or higher. Without GT, the lowest maker fee is 0.025%.

Q: Do I need to stake GT to get fee discounts?No. Simply holding GT in your spot wallet qualifies you for fee discounts. Staking or locking GT is not required.

Q: Are fees different for isolated vs. cross margin modes?No. Fees are identical regardless of whether you use isolated or cross margin. The fee structure depends only on your VIP tier and GT holdings.

Q: How often are fee tiers updated?Fee tiers update automatically every 24 hours based on your rolling 30-day trading volume. No manual action is needed once your volume or GT balance changes.