BTCC Spot Trading Fees
BTCC charges maker and taker fees on all spot trades. The maker fee applies when you place a limit order that sits in the order book and waits to be filled — adding liquidity to the market. The taker fee applies when you place a market order that fills immediately against existing orders — removing liquidity. Standard maker rates on BTCC are approximately 0.03% and taker rates are approximately 0.05%, which is competitive with the industry average for mid-tier exchanges.
By comparison, the industry average maker fee on derivatives exchanges is around 0.02%–0.04%, and taker fees typically range from 0.04%–0.07%. BTCC sits within the mainstream range. For traders who primarily use market orders, the difference between a 0.03% maker fee and a 0.05% taker fee may seem small per trade — but across hundreds of trades, the cumulative cost difference is meaningful. Using limit orders wherever your strategy permits is one of the easiest ways to reduce overall trading costs on BTCC.
BTCC Futures Trading Fees
BTCC's futures trading fee structure mirrors the spot model: maker fees for limit orders, taker fees for market orders, with the rates roughly in line with those on the spot market. Perpetual contract trading on BTCC also carries a funding rate, which is an additional cost (or credit) that exchanges hands between long and short position holders every eight hours.
Funding rates are not fixed. They are calculated based on the difference between the perpetual contract price and the underlying spot price. When the perpetual trades at a premium to spot (longs are paying more than spot value), the funding rate is positive and longs pay shorts. When the perpetual trades at a discount, the rate is negative and shorts pay longs. Funding rates can range from near zero to several tenths of a percent per eight-hour interval during extreme market conditions.
For traders holding leveraged positions overnight or over multiple days, funding rates can compound significantly. A positive funding rate of 0.1% per 8-hour interval becomes 0.3% per day — on a 10x leveraged position, that equates to 3% of your margin per day just in funding costs. Always check the current funding rate before holding a perpetual futures position for more than one trading session.
BTCC Copy Trading Fees
When using BTCC's copy trading feature, users pay the standard futures trading fees on every trade that is mirrored from a signal provider. In addition, signal providers on BTCC's copy trading platform may charge a profit-sharing fee, which is a percentage of the profits generated for their followers. This profit split is negotiated between BTCC and the signal provider and is disclosed on each trader's profile before you begin copying.
Profit-sharing arrangements on copy trading platforms typically range from 5% to 15% of net profits generated for followers. This means if a signal provider generates 100 USDT of profit in your copy account, and the profit split is 10%, you keep 90 USDT and the signal provider receives 10 USDT. The regular per-trade maker/taker fees and funding rates still apply on top of this, so the all-in cost of copy trading includes both components.
High-frequency signal providers who open and close positions very frequently can generate disproportionately high fee costs for followers. Always review a signal provider's average trade duration and trade frequency before copying, not just their headline ROI figure. A trader with a 150% ROI who executes 200 trades per month may generate more total fees than one with an 80% ROI who executes 20 trades per month.
Deposit and Withdrawal Fees on BTCC
BTCC does not charge fees for crypto deposits — you pay only the blockchain network fee, which is determined by the network you use rather than BTCC. USDT deposits via TRC-20 (Tron network) are one of the most cost-effective options, typically costing less than 1 USDT in network fees. ERC-20 (Ethereum network) deposits carry higher and more variable gas fees that can spike during periods of network congestion.
Withdrawals carry a fixed network fee that varies by asset and chain. BTCC publishes its current withdrawal fee schedule in the withdrawal section of your account dashboard. Always check this before initiating a withdrawal, particularly for smaller amounts where the fee represents a significant percentage of the total. For fiat deposit options, availability varies by country; check your account's funding section for current supported payment methods and any applicable deposit fees.
Fees Comparison: BTCC vs Bitunix vs OKX vs Bybit
| Exchange | Spot Maker | Spot Taker | Futures Maker | Futures Taker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCC | ~0.03% | ~0.05% | ~0.02% | ~0.05% |
| Bitunix | ~0.02% | ~0.06% | ~0.02% | ~0.06% |
| OKX | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Bybit | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% | 0.055% |
Note: fee schedules change periodically and vary by VIP tier. Always verify current rates directly on the exchange before making decisions based on fee comparisons. The figures above represent standard rates for non-VIP users.
Comparing maker/taker fees alone misses the full picture. The total cost of trading includes fees, funding rates, slippage, and any copy trading profit splits. A "cheap" exchange with high funding rates during your holding period may cost more than a slightly more expensive exchange with lower funding. Always look at the all-in cost for your specific trading style.
How to Reduce Your BTCC Fees
The most impactful fee reduction available to new users is registering through a referral link, which may include a trading fee discount for the first weeks or months of account activity. Existing users can further reduce fees by reaching higher volume tiers — BTCC, like most exchanges, operates a VIP fee structure where traders who generate higher monthly volume qualify for reduced maker and taker rates. Check your account's fee schedule section to see the volume thresholds for each VIP level.
For ongoing fee reduction, the behavioral changes matter as much as the tier you are in. Use limit orders wherever your strategy allows — this single change can shift you from the taker rate to the maker rate on most trades, typically saving 0.02%–0.03% per trade. Avoid holding perpetual positions during high positive funding rate periods if your strategy doesn't require it. And if you use copy trading, prioritize signal providers with moderate trade frequency over those who churn positions constantly.
Consolidating withdrawals is another simple way to avoid repeated network fees. Rather than withdrawing small amounts frequently, accumulate a larger balance and withdraw less often. The fixed per-withdrawal fee becomes a smaller percentage of the total when withdrawn amounts are larger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are BTCC's trading fees?
BTCC charges maker and taker fees on both spot and futures trades. Standard maker fees are approximately 0.02%–0.03% and taker fees are approximately 0.05%. Perpetual futures contracts also carry a funding rate charged every eight hours, which fluctuates with market sentiment. Higher-volume users can access reduced rates through BTCC's VIP tier structure.
Does BTCC charge withdrawal fees?
Yes. BTCC charges network withdrawal fees that vary by asset and blockchain network. USDT via TRC-20 typically carries lower fees than ERC-20. There is no BTCC deposit fee for crypto — you pay only the sending network fee. Always check the current withdrawal fee in your account dashboard before initiating a withdrawal, as fees change with network conditions.
How do I get lower fees on BTCC?
The main ways to reduce BTCC fees are: (1) sign up through a referral link at cryptoschool.cc/btcc for any available new-user fee discount; (2) use limit orders instead of market orders to pay the maker rate rather than taker rate; (3) increase monthly trading volume to reach higher VIP tiers with lower standard rates; and (4) avoid holding perpetual futures positions when funding rates are strongly unfavorable for your position direction.