How to View Futures Trading Fees on Bybit

Accessing the Fee Schedule Page

1. Log in to your Bybit account using valid credentials and two-factor authentication.

2. Navigate to the top-right corner of the dashboard and click on your profile icon.

3. Select “Fee Plan” from the dropdown menu to open the official fee structure interface.

4. Ensure you are on the “Derivatives” tab, not Spot or Options, as futures fees are displayed separately.

5. Confirm that the displayed fee tiers correspond to your current VIP level and 30-day trading volume in USDT.

Understanding Futures Fee Components

1. Taker fees apply when your order matches immediately against existing liquidity on the order book.

2. Maker fees apply when your limit order adds liquidity by resting on the book without immediate execution.

3. Negative maker fees—also known as rebates—are visible for high-volume traders who qualify for VIP levels 5 and above.

4. Funding rate payments are not classified as fees but appear as periodic transfers between long and short positions every 8 hours.

5. Liquidation penalties are not charged directly but manifest as loss of margin when position price breaches the bankruptcy price.

Locating Real-Time Fee Display During Order Entry

1. Open the USDT-margined perpetual contract trading interface for BTC/USDT or ETH/USDT.

2. Enter a limit or market order in the order entry panel on the right side of the chart.

3. Observe the dynamic fee preview section beneath the “Place Order” button—this shows estimated taker/maker cost in USDT before submission.

4. Hover over the “i” icon next to “Fee” to view a tooltip explaining how the displayed value is calculated.

5. Switch between “Buy” and “Sell” modes to verify fee symmetry—Bybit applies identical rates for both directions under the same tier.

Verifying Fee Deductions in Transaction History

1. Go to “Assets” → “Transaction History” and filter by “Derivatives” and “Futures” categories.

2. Locate entries labeled “Fee” or “Taker Fee” and cross-check timestamps with executed orders.

3. Note that fee amounts are denominated in the quote currency (e.g., USDT), not the base asset.

4. Compare recorded fee values against those predicted during order placement to confirm consistency with stated tier rules.

5. Export the last 90 days of derivatives transaction logs via CSV to audit cumulative fee outflow.

FAQs

Q: Do Bybit futures fees change during weekends or holidays?A: No. Fee rates remain constant regardless of calendar date or market session timing. The schedule is recalculated only upon changes to 30-day trading volume or VIP status.

Q: Is there a separate fee for closing a position versus opening one?A: No. Each trade—whether opening or closing—is assessed independently as either a maker or taker action based solely on order type and execution behavior.

Q: Can I see my exact fee tier before placing an order?A: Yes. The Fee Plan page displays your current tier, applicable maker/taker percentages, and thresholds required for the next level—all updated in real time.

Q: Are fees deducted from my available margin balance instantly upon order fill?A: Yes. Fee settlement occurs synchronously with trade execution and reduces your wallet balance before the next order can be processed.