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OKX vs KuCoin Trading Fees

OKX and KuCoin fee comparison — futures and spot maker/taker rates, token discounts, options, altcoin access, and which exchange suits your trading profile.

OKX

Advantages

  • Lower futures taker fee: 0.050% vs 0.060%
  • Top-tier options liquidity
  • Unified margin account
  • Built-in Web3 wallet

Disadvantages

  • Weaker token discount: OKB 10% vs KCS 20%
  • Smaller altcoin selection

KuCoin

Advantages

  • Stronger KCS discount: 20% vs OKB's 10%
  • Larger altcoin selection: 700+ pairs
  • Better for altcoin-focused traders

Disadvantages

  • Higher futures taker fee: 0.060% vs 0.050%
  • No unified margin account
  • Weaker options liquidity

Fee Reference

FeatureOKXKuCoin
Futures maker fee0.020%0.020%
Futures taker fee0.050%0.060%
Spot maker fee0.080%0.080%
Spot taker fee0.100%0.100%
Exchange token discountOKB (10%)KCS (20%)
After token discount (futures taker)0.045%0.048%
Max futures leverage100×100×
Options tradingYes (top liquidity)Limited
Unified margin accountYesNo
Altcoin selectionWideVery wide (700+)

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