Bitget Fees Explained (2026): Spot, Futures, BGB Discount, VIP Tiers and Withdrawals
Disclosure: This article includes my Bitget referral link. If you sign up through it and trade, I may receive a share of the trading fees Bitget collects. Your fees are the same either way. This is general information, not financial advice.
Fees are one of the few things about an exchange you can know in advance, so it pays to understand them before your first trade. This guide explains Bitget’s fee structure using Bitget’s own fee page and its “Trading Fees FAQ”, both checked on 1 November 2026. Bitget notes that fee rates can vary by region and by coin, and that your transaction history shows the fees you actually paid. Always confirm the live rates on Bitget’s fee page before you trade.
Bitget fees at a glance
| Fee | Standard rate (checked 1 Nov 2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spot trading, maker | 0.1% | Bitget fee page |
| Spot trading, taker | 0.1% | Bitget fee page |
| Spot with BGB fee deduction | 20% discount (0.08% / 0.08% at the standard tier) | Bitget fee page |
| Futures trading, maker | 0.02% | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
| Futures trading, taker | 0.06% | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
| Crypto deposits | No Bitget fee; blockchain network fee only | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
| Crypto withdrawals | Varies by coin and network; shown before you confirm | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
| Funding (perpetual futures) | Paid between longs and shorts, not to Bitget | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
| Custody / account maintenance | None, according to Bitget | Bitget Trading Fees FAQ |
These are base rates before VIP levels or promotions. If you want to check them for yourself on a live account, you can open a Bitget account with my referral link.
Maker vs taker: why the same trade can cost different amounts
Bitget, like most exchanges, charges differently depending on how your order interacts with the order book.
- Maker: an order placed at a price that is not immediately filled, so it sits in the order book and adds liquidity. Bitget’s example: if the price is 100 USDT and you place a buy order at 90 USDT, your order waits in the book. When it fills, you pay the maker fee.
- Taker: an order that fills immediately against an existing order and removes liquidity. A market order, or a limit order at the current price, is usually a taker order.
On spot, Bitget’s standard maker and taker fees are both 0.1%, so the distinction does not change the cost at the standard tier. On futures, it does: 0.02% for makers versus 0.06% for takers. If you trade futures often, using limit orders where it makes sense can reduce fees.
Spot trading fees and VIP tiers
At the standard level, Bitget charges 0.1% maker and 0.1% taker on spot trades. The fee page shows lower rates for VIP levels. To qualify for a VIP level, you need to meet one of several thresholds: 30-day spot trading volume, daily asset balance, 30-day average asset balance, or 30-day average BGB holdings.
Spot VIP levels from Bitget’s fee page (checked 1 November 2026):
| Level | 30-day spot volume (USDT) | or 30-day asset balance (USDT) | Maker / taker | With BGB discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ≥ 0 | ≥ 0 | 0.1% / 0.1% | 0.08% / 0.08% |
| VIP 1 | ≥ 500,000 | ≥ 30,000 | 0.08% / 0.08% | 0.064% / 0.064% |
| VIP 2 | ≥ 2,000,000 | ≥ 50,000 | 0.065% / 0.07% | 0.052% / 0.056% |
| VIP 3 | ≥ 8,000,000 | ≥ 250,000 | 0.05% / 0.06% | 0.04% / 0.048% |
| VIP 4 | ≥ 30,000,000 | ≥ 750,000 | 0.04% / 0.05% | 0.032% / 0.04% |
| VIP 5 | ≥ 50,000,000 | ≥ 2,000,000 | 0.03% / 0.04% | 0.024% / 0.032% |
| VIP 6 | ≥ 75,000,000 | ≥ 5,000,000 | 0.02% / 0.035% | 0.016% / 0.028% |
| VIP 7 | ≥ 100,000,000 | ≥ 10,000,000 | 0% / 0.03% | 0% / 0.024% |
The fee page also lists the matching daily balance and BGB holding thresholds for each level. BGB thresholds are adjusted from time to time, so check the live page. Bitget calculates volume and holdings snapshots daily at 12:00 AM (UTC+8).
Reality check: VIP 1 needs at least 500,000 USDT in 30-day spot volume or a 30,000 USDT average balance. Most new users will pay the standard rate, so plan around 0.1% (or 0.08% with BGB).
The BGB discount: how it works
BGB is Bitget’s own token. Bitget offers two separate ways BGB can lower costs:
- BGB fee deduction (spot). If you hold BGB and switch on “Use BGB to offset fees” in your dashboard, your spot trading fee is deducted from your BGB balance at a discount. Bitget’s fee page shows this as a 20% discount, which takes the standard spot rate from 0.1% to 0.08%. If your BGB balance is too small to cover a fee, Bitget charges it the normal way instead.
- VIP qualification. Average BGB holdings are one of the routes to a VIP level.
Bitget says both can apply at the same time.
What to weigh before buying BGB for a discount: BGB is a crypto asset, and its price can fall. A 20% saving on fees will not make up for a fall in the value of the BGB you hold. If you only trade occasionally, the saving may be very small in money terms.
Futures trading fees
Bitget’s Trading Fees FAQ lists the standard futures rates as 0.02% maker and 0.06% taker, before VIP or BGB-related discounts. I could not verify the full futures VIP table, so check the live fee page for your level. The BGB fee deduction that Bitget describes applies to spot trading.
Funding fees on perpetual futures
Perpetual futures also carry funding payments. According to Bitget’s FAQ:
- Funding is exchanged between long and short position holders, not paid to Bitget.
- It is exchanged every 8 hours.
- Funding fee = position value × funding rate.
- When the rate is positive, longs pay shorts; when it is negative, shorts pay longs.
Bitget publishes real-time funding rates for each contract on its funding rate page. Funding can add up if you hold a leveraged position for days or weeks.
Australian readers: ASIC has issued an investor alert warning Australians about Bitget’s unlicensed crypto asset futures products. ASIC also notes that Bitget’s futures are available at up to 125:1 leverage, whereas ASIC limits retail leverage on certain crypto derivatives to 2:1. This site does not recommend Bitget futures to Australian readers.
Deposit and withdrawal fees
- Crypto deposits: Bitget says it does not charge deposit fees for crypto. You still pay the blockchain network fee, which goes to the network’s miners or validators, not to Bitget.
- Crypto withdrawals: fees vary by coin and network (for example, USDT on TRC20 versus ERC20) and change with network congestion. Bitget shows the exact fee on the withdrawal confirmation page before you finalise. Choose the network carefully: sending to the wrong network can mean losing funds, as Bitget’s Terms of Use warn.
- Fiat (buying crypto with a card or bank transfer): Bitget’s Terms say fiat services are provided by third-party providers under their own terms. I could not verify a single fee for these services, so check the quote shown before you pay.
Worked examples (illustrations only)
These use the standard rates above and ignore price movement, spreads and network fees.
- Spot buy of 1,000 USDT worth of BTC: 0.1% fee = 1 USDT. With the BGB deduction on: 0.08% = 0.8 USDT, paid in BGB.
- Round trip (buy then sell) of 1,000 USDT at the standard rate: about 2 USDT in fees in total.
- Futures position with a value of 1,000 USDT, opened and closed as a taker: 0.06% each way, so about 1.2 USDT in trading fees, plus any funding payments while the position is open.
Fees look small per trade, but frequent trading adds up quickly. Someone who trades the same 1,000 USDT ten times a day pays the fee ten times.
How to keep Bitget fees down
- Use limit orders on futures where a maker fill is realistic.
- Consider the BGB deduction for spot, but only if you are comfortable holding BGB and its price risk.
- Pick a cheaper network for withdrawals when the receiving wallet supports it, and double-check the address and network.
- Trade less. The cheapest trade is the one you do not need to make.
- Do not chase trading-volume rewards. Referral and campaign rewards often depend on volume. Extra trading means extra fees and extra risk.
Is Bitget cheaper than other exchanges?
That depends on what you trade and how often. This article only covers Bitget’s own published fees. Fee comparisons with other exchanges change frequently, so compare the live fee pages of each exchange for your actual trading pattern. For the sign-up process, see the Bitget sign-up and KYC guide, and for how referral rewards work, see the Bitget referral code guide.
Regional availability
This site is written for readers in Australia and South Africa.
Prohibited countries. Bitget’s Terms of Use (last updated 20 October 2026) list Prohibited Countries including Austria, Belarus, Canada, Cuba, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, North Korea, Russia, Singapore, Sudan, the United States and its territories, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, South Sudan, Thailand, and parts of Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia).
Australia. Bitget lists a digital currency exchange provider registration with AUSTRAC (BTGT AUS PTY LTD). This is not an Australian Financial Services licence, and ASIC has warned about Bitget’s unlicensed futures products.
South Africa. Bitget’s licence page lists FSCA Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) and Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider (ODP) licences. Bitget’s Stock+ FAQ names Parsa Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, FSP 52563, as the FSCA-licensed entity for that service. You can check the FSCA’s public register.
Bitget’s fee page also notes that rates may vary based on your region.
Risk warning
Low fees do not make trading safe. Crypto prices are highly volatile and you can lose all the money you deposit. Leverage magnifies losses, and futures positions can be liquidated. Nothing here is financial, tax or legal advice.
Final word
For most new users, Bitget’s costs come down to 0.1% per spot trade (0.08% with the BGB deduction), 0.02% or 0.06% per futures trade, network fees on withdrawals, and funding if you hold perpetual futures. Read the live fee page before every major decision, because rates and promotions change. If Bitget is available where you live, you can sign up through my referral link.
FAQ
What are Bitget’s spot trading fees?
Bitget’s fee page shows a standard spot fee of 0.1% for makers and 0.1% for takers, falling to 0.08% if you enable BGB fee deduction. VIP levels pay less.
What are Bitget’s futures fees?
Bitget’s Trading Fees FAQ lists standard futures fees of 0.02% for makers and 0.06% for takers, before VIP discounts. Perpetual futures also involve funding payments between traders.
Does Bitget charge deposit fees?
Bitget says it does not charge fees for crypto deposits. Only the blockchain network fee applies.
How much is the Bitget withdrawal fee?
It depends on the coin and network and changes with network congestion. Bitget shows the exact fee on the withdrawal confirmation page before you submit.
How do I get the BGB fee discount?
Hold BGB in your account and switch on “Use BGB to offset fees” in your dashboard. Bitget’s fee page shows a 20% discount on spot trading fees.
Sources (checked 2026-11-01): Bitget fee page (bitget.com/fee); Bitget Trading Fees FAQ, published 2026-08-20 (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603892734); Bitget Terms of Use (bitget.com/support/articles/360014944032); Bitget regulatory licences (bitget.com/promotion/regulatory-license); Bitget Stock+ FAQ (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603887309); ASIC investor alert on Bitget futures (asic.gov.au).