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Last checked: 15 Dec 2025
Trading and platform fees comparison
Summary of maker/taker trading fees plus other common platform fees (liquidation penalties, settlement fees, withdrawals). Fee schedules can change; verify with the official documentation before trading.
Quick comparison (default / base tiers)
Maker/taker snapshot
| Platform | Products | Maker | Taker | Tier basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradex | Perps, Options | Retail: 0% / Pro: 0.002% | Retail: 0% / Pro: 0.02% | Profile (Retail/Pro) | Options: maker -0.01%, taker 0.03%. Settlement on delist. |
| Lighter | Perps | Std: 0% / Prem: 0.002% | Std: 0% / Prem: 0.02% | Account type | Liquidation fee up to 1% (insurance fund). |
| Aster | Spot, Perps | Spot: 0.005% / Perps: see below | Spot: 0.04% / Perps: see below | 14d vol (VIP) | Docs list Pro-mode fees; ASTER token can discount fees. |
| Hyperliquid | Spot, Perps | Maker rebate (varies) | Perps base: 0.045% | 14d weighted vol | Spot counts 2x for tiering; withdrawals: $1; no clearance fee. |
| Pacifica | Perps | Tier 1: 0.015% | Tier 1: 0.040% | 14d rolling vol | Withdrawals: $1. |
| Ethereal | Perps | 0% | 0.03% | Single schedule | Withdrawals: nominal fee of 2 (docs). |
| Backpack | Spot, Futures | Spot t1: 0.08% / Fut t1: 0.02% | Spot t1: 0.10% / Fut t1: 0.05% | 30d volume | Full tier tables in section; withdrawal fees vary by asset/network. |
| Extended | Perps | 0.000% | 0.025% | Schedule + rebates | Liquidation fee 1%; withdrawals free (docs). |
Platform details
Per-venue breakdown
Paradex
Updated- Retail profile: Perpetual futures are free (0% maker / 0% taker).
- Pro profile: Perpetual futures 0.002% maker / 0.02% taker.
- Perpetual options: maker -0.01% (rebate), taker 0.03% (notional-based).
- Settlement fees on delisting: futures 0.015%; options 0.010% (cap 12.5%).
- Liquidation fee applies (see liquidation docs).
- Deposits/withdrawals: via integrated bridges (bridge/network costs may apply).
Lighter
Updated- Standard: 0 maker / 0 taker.
- Premium (opt-in): 0.002% maker / 0.02% taker.
- Liquidation fee: up to 1% paid to the insurance fund.
Aster
Updated- Spot: maker 0.005% (0.5 bps), taker 0.04% (4 bps). Spot VIP tiers reduce fees.
- Perpetual (Pro mode): docs state 0.01% maker / 0.035% taker.
- Fees page also lists 0.005% maker / 0.04% taker for perpetuals; verify in-app.
- Paying fees with $ASTER provides a 5% fee discount (spot and perps).
Hyperliquid
Updated- Fees based on rolling 14-day weighted volume (spot counts 2x toward your tier).
- Perps base tier: taker 0.045%. Maker rebates are paid; base schedule lists 0.015% for makers.
- Withdrawals: $1 gas fee charged on withdrawals (deducted from USDC).
- Liquidations: no clearance fee.
Pacifica
Updated- Tier 1: 0.015% maker / 0.040% taker (14-day rolling volume). VIP tiers can reduce fees.
- Withdrawals: $1 fee deducted to cover network costs.
- Funding is updated hourly; funding payments are between traders.
Ethereal
Updated- Trading fees: maker 0 bps; taker 3 bps (0.03%).
- Deposits currently free; withdrawals have a nominal fee of 2 (asset-denominated) per docs.
Sources
Backpack
Updated- Tier-1 spot: 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker.
- Tier-1 futures: 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker.
- Withdrawal fees vary by asset/network (see Backpack Assets page).
- Notes: USDT/USDC spot trades may be fee-free; certain NFT holders may have VIP access.
Extended
Updated- Trading fees: maker 0.000%, taker 0.025%.
- Maker rebates: 10%-40% based on maker-fee thresholds (see docs).
- Liquidation fee: 1%.
- Withdrawals: no fees (docs).
Backpack fee tiers (from official fee structure image)
Backpack fee tables
Futures fee tiers
| Tier | 30d volume (USD) | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.050% |
| Tier 2 | 500,000 | 0.019% | 0.045% |
| Tier 3 | 1,000,000 | 0.018% | 0.040% |
| Tier 4 | 5,000,000 | 0.016% | 0.035% |
| Tier 5 | 10,000,000 | 0.013% | 0.030% |
| Tier 6 | 12,500,000 | 0.010% | 0.028% |
| VIP 1 | 25,000,000 | 0.010% | 0.026% |
| VIP 2 | 50,000,000 | 0.00% | 0.024% |
| VIP 3 | 75,000,000 | 0.00% | 0.022% |
| VIP 4 | 100,000,000 | 0.00% | 0.020% |
| VIP 5 | 150,000,000 | 0.00% | 0.018% |
Notes: Backpack docs also mention USDT/USDC spot trades are fee-free and certain NFT holders may have VIP access.
Appendix
Definitions and reminders
Maker vs taker
Maker orders rest on the book (add liquidity); taker orders execute immediately (remove liquidity).
Funding rates
Perpetuals include periodic funding payments between longs and shorts; not a trading fee but a real cost or income.
Network/bridge costs
On-chain deposits or withdrawals can incur network gas and bridge fees even if the venue charges no explicit deposit fee.