17 Dec Bitfinex Introduces Zero-Fee Trading
in Education
Bitfinex has taken the bold step of reducing maker and taker trading fees to zero for all customers with immediate effect. As one of the world’s first crypto platforms this move marks a new chapter for Bitfinex, and is unique among major exchanges.
With Bitfinex now positioned as one of the most cost-effective exchanges in the world, we expect to attract a new generation of customers who value a secure, technologically advanced platform where they can execute trades without fees reducing their returns.
With volume and liquidity accelerating across all markets, driven by new and existing customers benefiting from zero trading fees, Bitfinex is solidifying its position as the premier exchange for digital asset trading.
Bitfinex is confident in the resilience of its matching engine and trading infrastructure, where orders can be processed in as few as four milliseconds. Such performance is vital for an exchange that is favoured by professional and institutional customers who demand immediate execution at their desired entry and exit points.
The Platform for Professional and Institutional Traders, available to all
Bitfinex has long been preferred by large institutional and professional traders because of its advanced trading tools. With features such as scaled and hidden orders, ladder trading and many others, it has often been the first choice of traders who want to deploy strategies that allow them to capture market momentum, hedge positions or take a directional view on the market. In addition, with over 100 different charting tools, Bitfinex traders are able to gauge market sentiment that enables them to make accurate trading decisions. Now, with zero fee trading, many more types of traders can take advantage of these features.
The Original Bitcoin Exchange
Founded in 2012, Bitfinex’s tagline is The Original Bitcoin Exchange, so-called because it was established in Bitcoin’s early years with a mission to make Bitcoin available to everyone. Bitfinex has long believed that Bitcoin represents the ultimate tool to deliver financial freedom and individual sovereignty, underpinned by an indestructible technology that renders it resilient to even the most extreme conditions. The introduction of zero-fee trading means that now many more people can access Bitcoin at minimal cost.
Bitfinex itself has been modeled on the resilience and indestructibility that is the hallmark of Bitcoin. Bitfinex’s own ability to withstand extreme market conditions when orders and transaction load can increase substantially, without going offline or even any deprecation of the trading experience, is a quality that the exchange is very proud of. That track record means that it is a platform that many traders now trust for all their needs.
Fee-free Trading
Today, we continue that mission with a major step forward that marks a new era of accessibility and efficiency for traders worldwide: fees for all maker and taker activity across Bitfinex platforms have been completely eliminated, effective immediately.
What’s Changing
All maker and taker fees have been removed for the following products:
- Spot & Margin Trading
- Derivatives Trading
- Securities Trading
- OTC Trading
Adjustments to UNUS SED LEO (LEO) token holders’ benefits and the Bitfinex Affiliate Program
- Affiliate earnings associated with trading fees will no longer apply.
- The trading-fees discount benefit for holding the UNUS SED LEO (LEO) token will no longer apply.
- Volume based trading discounts are neutralised due to zero maker and taker fees providing a greater benefit.
- Note: All other affiliate earnings (such as those from margin funding) and all other benefits associated with holding the UNUS SED LEO (LEO) token will remain unchanged. For more details, please see here: https://blog.bitfinex.com/education/zero-fee-qa/
This change is designed to enhance accessibility for all customers and encourage larger volumes, deeper liquidity, and a more open environment for traders.
With the elimination of maker and taker fees, Bitfinex is setting a new benchmark for efficiency within the exchange environment. Traders now have access to one of the most cost-effective platforms for executing digital asset and tokenised securities transactions — without compromising on performance, security, or liquidity.
Backed by years of consistent profitability and a technology stack proven through every market cycle, Bitfinex is proud to make zero trading fees a central part of our platform. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class trading conditions for our global community of traders and investors.