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Fees Explained
Backpack Exchange Fees
Backpack uses a transparent maker-taker model. Fees are competitive versus major exchanges and scale down with your 30-day volume. Here's the full picture — and how to pay less.
Fee overview
| Type | Maker | Taker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot | Low, tiered | Tiered | Lower with higher 30-day volume |
| Perpetual futures | Low, tiered | Tiered | Funding paid between longs/shorts |
| Crypto deposit | Free | Free | Network/gas fees still apply |
| Crypto withdrawal | Network-based | Varies by asset & chain | |
Maker vs taker — what's the difference?
Maker (limit orders)
You add liquidity by placing an order that rests on the book. Makers pay the lower fee — sometimes close to zero on higher tiers.
Taker (market orders)
You remove liquidity by filling an existing order instantly. Takers pay a slightly higher fee for the immediacy.
How to lower your fees
Use limit orders
Trade as a maker whenever you can to pay the lower side of the schedule.
Grow your volume
Higher 30-day volume moves you into cheaper tiers automatically.
Sign up via referral
Opening your account via a referral link gives you a 5% discount on trading fees.
Pay less from day one
Get 5% off your trading fees by opening your account through our referral link.
Sign up & save 5% →Fees FAQ
Are crypto deposits free?
Yes, Backpack doesn't charge for crypto deposits, though the underlying blockchain network fee still applies.
What about withdrawal fees?
Withdrawals carry a network-based fee that varies by asset and chain. Choosing a cheaper network (where supported) reduces the cost.
Does a referral lower fees?
Yes — a referral link gives you a 5% discount on trading fees, on top of the volume tiers. See the referral code page.