Poloniex Fee Structure

Poloniex employs a maker-taker fee model for its trading platform, which is designed to incentivize liquidity provision. The fees vary based on the user's 30-day trading volume and whether they are a maker or taker in the trade.

Trading Fees:

1. Maker Fees: Range from 0.00% to 0.15%
2. Taker Fees: Range from 0.05% to 0.25%

The exact fee percentage depends on the user's 30-day trading volume, with higher volume traders enjoying lower fees. For instance:

• Traders with less than $50,000 in 30-day volume pay 0.15% (maker) and 0.25% (taker)
• Traders with over $50 million in 30-day volume pay 0.00% (maker) and 0.05% (taker)

There are several tiers between these extremes, allowing traders to reduce their fees as their trading volume increases.

Margin Trading Fees:
Poloniex offers margin trading for certain cryptocurrencies. The fees for margin trading include:

1. Opening Fee: 0.15%
2. Rollover Fee: 0.02% every 4 hours (0.12% daily)

These fees are in addition to the standard trading fees mentioned above.

Lending Fees:
Users can lend their cryptocurrencies to margin traders. Poloniex takes a 15% fee on the interest earned by lenders.

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees:

1. Cryptocurrency Deposits: Generally free, but blockchain network fees may apply
2. Cryptocurrency Withdrawals: Fees vary by cryptocurrency and are subject to change based on network conditions
3. Fiat Deposits/Withdrawals: Fees depend on the payment method and may include third-party processor fees

For specific cryptocurrencies, withdrawal fees might include:

• Bitcoin (BTC): 0.0005 BTC
• Ethereum (ETH): 0.01 ETH
• Tether (USDT): 1 USDT

These fees are subject to change and may be adjusted based on network congestion.

Other Fees:

1. API Usage: Free for most users, but high-frequency traders may incur additional fees
2. Account Maintenance: No regular account maintenance fees

Fee Discounts:
Poloniex occasionally offers promotional discounts or fee reductions for specific trading pairs or during certain events. Users should check the official Poloniex announcements for such opportunities.

Important Notes:

1. All fees are subject to change, and users should regularly check the official Poloniex fee schedule for the most up-to-date information.
2. Fees may be different for various trading pairs or during promotional periods.
3. Some fees may be paid in the cryptocurrency being traded rather than in the base currency of the trading pair.
4. Poloniex reserves the right to adjust fees for individual accounts based on trading behavior or other factors.

Users are encouraged to carefully review the fee structure and calculate potential costs before engaging in trading activities on Poloniex. The exchange provides a detailed fee calculator on their website to help users estimate their trading costs based on their expected volume and trading patterns.