Futures traders on Binance can significantly reduce their costs by climbing the VIP ladder. At VIP 9, the USDT-Margined Futures maker fee drops to 0% — limit orders are entirely free. Here is the complete 2026 futures fee tier schedule.
USDT-Margined Futures Fees by VIP Level
USDT-Margined Futures are the most actively traded contracts on Binance. Fees are determined by your VIP level, and BNB payment provides an additional discount on eligible orders. After the March 2026 update, VIP 1 and VIP 2 futures fees were slightly adjusted to reflect the new, lower entry thresholds.
| VIP Level | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 0.020% | 0.050% |
| VIP 1 | 0.018% | 0.050% |
| VIP 2 | 0.016% | 0.045% |
| VIP 3 | 0.014% | 0.040% |
| VIP 4 | 0.012% | 0.035% |
| VIP 5 | 0.010% | 0.030% |
| VIP 6 | 0.008% | 0.025% |
| VIP 7 | 0.005% | 0.020% |
| VIP 8 | 0.002% | 0.017% |
| VIP 9 | 0.000% | 0.015% |
VIP 3 as the Key Inflection Point
For futures traders, VIP 3 represents a significant milestone. The maker fee drops sharply from 0.016% at VIP 2 to 0.014% at VIP 3. More importantly, from VIP 3 upward the combined impact of BNB discounts and tier reductions creates a compounding savings effect on large-volume accounts. A trader generating $100M per month in futures volume saves approximately $20,000 per month moving from Regular to VIP 3 status.
Futures Volume Requirements After March 2026 Update
The updated 30-day futures volume thresholds: VIP 1 requires $5M (down from $15M); VIP 2 requires $10M (down from $50M); VIP 3 requires $50M (down from $100M). These reductions make mid-tier VIP status attainable for a significantly broader group of active futures traders.