Poloniex charges 0.20% maker and 0.20% taker on spot trades at VIP 0, its entry level. Hold TRX or HTX in your spot account and the rate drops to 0.14% each way. Perpetual futures start at 0.02% maker and 0.06% taker. Those are the figures on Poloniex’s fee schedule on October 8, 2026.
That makes Poloniex one of the pricier big exchanges for small accounts. The discounts are real, but most of them need volume or a token balance.
Key Takeaways
- VIP 0 pays 0.20% maker and 0.20% taker on spot trades.
- Holding TRX or HTX in your spot account cuts that to 0.14%.
- VIP 1 starts at $10,000 in 30-day spot volume: 0.115% maker, 0.125% taker.
- Perpetual futures start at 0.02% maker and 0.06% taker.
- The fee schedule runs from VIP 0 to VIP 9. Older Plus Silver and Gold tiers are not on it.
How Poloniex’s Trading Fees Work
Poloniex uses a maker-taker model. In its own words, the maker “places an order on the orderbook before the trade is executed”, and the taker places an order that matches it. At the lower levels the two pay almost the same. From VIP 5 up, makers pay clearly less.
Your level comes from four numbers on the fee schedule: 30-day spot volume, 30-day futures volume, total balance, and your combined TRX and HTX balance. Poloniex converts trading volume to US dollars using the average daily BTC-USD rate.
Poloniex Spot Fees by VIP Level
| Level | 30-day spot volume | TRX + HTX balance | Maker / taker | With TRX or HTX deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP 0 | $0 | $0 | 0.2000% / 0.2000% | 0.1400% / 0.1400% |
| VIP 1 | $10,000 | $1,000 | 0.1150% / 0.1250% | 0.0805% / 0.0875% |
| VIP 2 | $80,000 | $2,000 | 0.1050% / 0.1200% | 0.0735% / 0.0840% |
| VIP 3 | $500,000 | $4,000 | 0.1000% / 0.1200% | 0.0700% / 0.0840% |
| VIP 4 | $1,000,000 | $80,000 | 0.0900% / 0.1200% | 0.0630% / 0.0840% |
| VIP 5 | $2,000,000 | $120,000 | 0.0700% / 0.1150% | 0.0490% / 0.0805% |
| VIP 6 | $5,000,000 | $300,000 | 0.0600% / 0.1150% | 0.0420% / 0.0805% |
| VIP 7 | $10,000,000 | $2,400,000 | 0.0500% / 0.1100% | 0.0350% / 0.0770% |
| VIP 8 | $20,000,000 | $4,800,000 | 0.0000% / 0.1000% | 0.0000% / 0.0700% |
| VIP 9 | $50,000,000 | $9,000,000 | -0.0050% / 0.1000% | -0.0050% / 0.0700% |
The schedule also lists a futures volume and a total balance figure for each level. VIP 1, for example, shows $100,000 in 30-day futures volume and a $2,000 total balance alongside the numbers above.
Two things stand out. The jump from VIP 0 to VIP 1 is the biggest saving on the table, taking the taker fee from 0.20% to 0.125%. And at VIP 9, makers are paid: the maker fee is negative 0.005%, a small rebate on every filled limit order.
How the TRX and HTX Deduction Works
The right-hand column is the discounted rate. Wherever a fee is charged, it is 30% lower than the standard one. Poloniex’s condition is short: you must hold TRX or HTX, or both, in your Spot account to be eligible.
The balance that counts toward your VIP level is the US dollar value of those two tokens, worked out from the daily average TRX-USD and HTX-USD prices. So a falling token price can move you down a level without you selling anything.
Poloniex Futures Fees
USDT-margined perpetual futures have their own column on the same VIP ladder.
| Level | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| VIP 0 | 0.0200% | 0.0600% |
| VIP 1 | 0.0180% | 0.0550% |
| VIP 2 | 0.0160% | 0.0500% |
| VIP 3 | 0.0140% | 0.0450% |
| VIP 4 | 0.0120% | 0.0400% |
| VIP 5 | 0.0100% | 0.0350% |
| VIP 6 | 0.0080% | 0.0300% |
| VIP 7 | 0.0050% | 0.0250% |
| VIP 8 | 0.0030% | 0.0230% |
| VIP 9 | 0.0000% | 0.0210% |
As on any exchange, futures fees are charged on the full position size, not on your margin. A $1,000 position opened with 10x leverage and $100 of margin still pays the fee on $1,000.
Poloniex Deposit and Withdrawal Fees
The fee schedule has three tabs: spot, interest rates and borrow limits, and futures. It lists no deposit fee. Withdrawal fees are not on the public schedule either. They are set per asset and shown on the withdrawal screen before you confirm.
So check two things before you move coins out: the fee on that screen, and that the network you picked is one the receiving wallet supports. Sending on the wrong network is the expensive mistake, not the fee.
What does a $1,000 trade cost on Poloniex?
Using the VIP 0 rates on Poloniex’s fee schedule on October 8, 2026:
- Buy $1,000 of Bitcoin: 0.20% = $2.00.
- Sell it later for $1,000: another $2.00.
- Same trades with the TRX or HTX deduction: 0.14% = $1.40 each way.
- At VIP 1: $1.15 as a maker or $1.25 as a taker.
- Open a $1,000 futures position at VIP 0: $0.20 as a maker or $0.60 as a taker.
A round trip on spot costs $4.00 at the base rate. The same round trip costs $2.00 at Gate.io’s 0.1% and $1.00 or less on MEXC. See our Gate.io fees guide and MEXC fees guide for those numbers.
What Happened to Poloniex Plus?
Older fee guides, including earlier versions of this one, describe Poloniex Plus Silver and Gold accounts with a 0% maker fee. Poloniex’s current fee schedule does not use those tiers. It lists VIP 0 to VIP 9, plus a line inviting market makers, institutional clients and high-net-worth clients to apply for a special offer.
If you were quoted Plus pricing in the past, check the fee page inside your account. That page, not any article, shows the rate you are charged.
Does KYC Affect Poloniex Fees?
No. Verification controls what the account can do and how much it can withdraw. Your fee level comes from volume and balances. Our Poloniex KYC guide covers the two account levels and the withdrawal limits Poloniex publishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Poloniex’s spot trading fees?
Poloniex charges 0.20% maker and 0.20% taker at VIP 0. With TRX or HTX held in your spot account, the rate is 0.14% for both.
How do I get lower fees on Poloniex?
Hold TRX or HTX in your spot account for the deduction rate, or move up the VIP ladder. VIP 1 starts at $10,000 in 30-day spot volume and pays 0.115% maker and 0.125% taker.
What are Poloniex futures fees?
USDT-margined perpetual futures start at 0.02% maker and 0.06% taker at VIP 0. At VIP 9 they fall to 0% maker and 0.021% taker.
Does Poloniex pay maker rebates?
Only at the top. At VIP 9, which needs $50 million in 30-day spot volume, the spot maker fee is negative 0.005%.
Does Poloniex charge deposit fees?
Poloniex’s fee schedule lists no deposit fee. Withdrawal fees are set per asset and shown on the withdrawal screen.
Does Poloniex still have Plus Silver and Gold tiers?
They do not appear on the current fee schedule, which lists VIP 0 to VIP 9. Check the fee page in your account for the rate that applies to you.
