How to assess Bullish fees before you trade
Check Bullish's fee schedule for your account and market, then note maker or taker rates. Add deposit, withdrawal and funding costs before trading.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20262 min readFact-checked
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- Fee tiers usually depend on trailing trading volume.
- Maker orders add liquidity; taker orders remove it.
- Save trade confirmations and records for tax filing.
Exchanges usually charge fees in tiers based on trailing volume and order type. Check Bullish's official schedule before you trade, not a third-party table.
What to know before you start
Check Bullish's official fee schedule to see how its fees are tiered. Exchange fees usually depend on trailing volume and order type. Find the section for your account and market. Check that Bullish is legitimate before you share personal details.
Steps to check Bullish fees
The fee for an order depends on whether it is a maker or taker and on your trailing volume tier. Check the schedule for your market, then add other costs.
- 1Log in at BullishUse the official site to see your account rates.
- 2Open your fee scheduleFind the maker and taker rates for your market.
- 3Decide maker or takerA maker order adds liquidity; a taker order removes it. That sets the fee.
- 4Find your volume tierYour trailing volume and asset pair set the tier. Check the schedule for your rate.
- 5Add other costsInclude deposit and withdrawal fees, derivatives funding, and the spread.
After you trade: records and safety
The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, so buying crypto with US dollars is not taxable. Trading one crypto for another, a stablecoin included, or paying with crypto can be taxable. Keep records of what you paid and received.
Frequently asked questions
They can differ. Exchanges often publish rates by account type. Check the official schedule for yours.
There is no set interval. Check the official schedule before each order.
Tiers are usually based on trailing volume and can change. The rate shown when the order executes applies.
