How to assess KuCoin fees before you trade
You can assess KuCoin fees by checking its current spot maker and taker schedule, your fee tier, the spread, and withdrawal costs before you trade.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- The maker or taker rate is not the full cost.
- Spread and withdrawal fees can exceed it.
- Tiers follow trailing volume and KCS holdings.
KuCoin is a virtual currency trading platform that operates through the Internet, according to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Its published rates are set by KuCoin itself.
Where do you find KuCoin fees?
KuCoin publishes its fee schedule on its own website. The spot schedule is set by tier, so find your tier first, then check the pair for any special rate. Rates change, so look at the page on the day you plan to trade.
- Open KuCoin's official fee schedule page.
- Select the spot market and find your tier.
- Read the maker and taker rates for that tier.
- Check the exact pair for a special rate.
Is KuCoin available to US users?
KuCoin's user agreement has restricted customers from certain countries, including the United States. In 2024, the CFTC charged KuCoin with running an illegal digital asset derivatives exchange.
How do you calculate total trading cost?
Your total cost starts with the maker or taker rate and grows from there. Spread, and deposit and withdrawal fees, sit on top of it.
- 1Confirm your fee tierCheck account settings for the tier your trading volume and KCS holdings produce.
- 2Choose maker or takerA resting limit order is usually maker; a market order is usually taker.
- 3Measure the spreadCompare the best bid and best ask in the order book.
- 4Add deposit and withdrawal feesCheck the pages for the asset and network you plan to use.
- 5Total the costAdd the trade fee, the spread, and any withdrawal fee.
What should you do after trading?
Save your fee data while it is easy to find. The IRS treats crypto as property, so keep what you paid, received, the date, and each fee. Buying with dollars is not taxable; trading one crypto for another is.
Frequently asked questions
No. Each asset and network has its own withdrawal fee, and network fees change. Check the page for the exact coin before you send.
Yes. Tiers follow trailing volume and KCS holdings, and promotions can change rates for a period.
Compare maker and taker rates, the spread on the same pair, and deposit and withdrawal fees at both platforms.
