Signup offer shortlist
CEX partner routes
Listed in the default general-purpose order: Bybit, Binance, OKX, then the other partner exchanges. No single discount applies to every exchange here, so read each card for what is and is not confirmed, then check the official eligibility terms for your country, account, and product.
Often considered by users who want an exchange geared more toward active trading and futures-style workflows.
Good fit if you want
Often shortlisted by users who want one large exchange for spot trading, futures, and a broad set of crypto tools.
Good fit if you want
Often compared by users who want a major exchange with a stronger futures and active-trading focus.
Good fit if you want
Often checked by users building a broader, less-mainstream shortlist beyond only the biggest exchange brands.
Good fit if you want
Often shortlisted by users interested in copy trading or a more focused alternative to the biggest exchange brands.
Good fit if you want
Often compared by users prioritizing altcoin discovery, broader coin access, and deeper long-tail coin search.
Good fit if you want
Advanced perps route
This is not a beginner-first exchange pick. Use it when the intent is already on-chain perps, active trading, and wallet-based flow — then verify the official referral terms before trading. The referral fee discount does not apply to vaults or sub-accounts.
Use this only when the user already wants on-chain perps and understands wallet, margin, funding, and liquidation risk.
Trader-built filter
I built Trade Shortlist after making more than $10M in cumulative gains across arbitrage, futures, and multiple exchange accounts. The practical rule is simple: use the discount and bonus if they are available, but do not let a headline offer override KYC friction, deposit access, app clarity, or whether the exchange actually fits how you will trade. Read how I use that experience.
Discount math
This uses fee-bearing traded notional, not account balance. A small beginner account can still create high fee volume if it trades frequently or uses leverage.
| Monthly trading volume | Standard fee | With 10% discount | Monthly savings | Annualized if volume repeats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $1.00 | $0.90 | $0.10 | $1.20 |
| $10,000 | $10.00 | $9.00 | $1.00 | $12.00 |
| $50,000 | $50.00 | $45.00 | $5.00 | $60.00 |
| $100,000 | $100 | $90.00 | $10.00 | $120 |
| $500,000 | $500 | $450 | $50.00 | $600 |
Fee table
Baseline VIP 0 / regular-user fee references for spot and USDT futures. Use the page updated date as the freshness marker and confirm the official fee page before opening an account.
| Exchange | Spot maker | Spot taker | Futures maker | Futures taker | Discount route | Official check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.055% | Offer varies by region and campaign; previous fixed claims not shown | Fee page/Offer route |
| Binance | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.05% | Exact route showed up to 10% trade rebates on 2026-08-11; terms vary | Fee page/Offer route |
| OKX | 0.08% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.05% | Current affiliate discount not independently confirmed on 2026-08-11 | Fee page/Offer route |
| Gate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.015% | 0.05% | Check current registration terms | Fee page/Offer route |
| Bitget | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.02% | 0.06% | Check current registration terms | Fee page/Offer route |
| MEXC | 0% | 0.05% | 0% | 0.02% | Check current registration terms | Fee page/Offer route |
Free tool
Use the calculator when a fee discount looks small on paper but your monthly trading volume may make it matter.
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FAQ
Partner rewards and rebates can vary by region, campaign, KYC, deposit, and trading requirements. Check the exact registration page before relying on any amount or percentage.
No. The bonus can help, but fit still matters more. Use the offer page to narrow the field, then confirm whether the exchange still matches your workflow, region, verification requirements, and product needs.
Usually either one exchange review, one direct comparison, or one signup guide. That is a cleaner path than opening several signup tabs based only on the headline offer.