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OrangeX Maker & Taker Fees Explained
Updated on 2026/07/08

This article explains what Maker and Taker orders are, how trading fees are calculated, and how different order types affect the fees you pay.


What are Maker and Taker orders?

On OrangeX, every completed trade consists of two parties:
  • Maker – A trader who places an order that adds liquidity to the order book.
  • Taker – A trader who places an order that immediately matches an existing order, removing liquidity from the order book.
Whether you pay the Maker fee or the Taker fee depends on how your order is executed, not simply the order type you select.


What is a Maker order?

A Maker order is an order that is not filled immediately after being placed. Instead, it is added to the order book and waits for another trader to execute against it.
Examples include:
  • A Buy Limit order placed below the current market price.
  • A Sell Limit order placed above the current market price.
Because Maker orders increase available market liquidity, they are charged the Maker fee.

What is a Taker order?

A Taker order is an order that executes immediately by matching existing orders already available in the order book.
Common examples include:
  • Market orders
  • Limit orders that cross the current market price and are filled instantly
Since Taker orders remove liquidity from the market, they are charged the Taker fee.

What if my order is partially filled?

If part of your order is executed immediately and the remaining portion stays on the order book:
  • The immediately executed portion is charged the Taker fee.
  • The remaining portion is charged the Maker fee once it is matched later.
As a result, a single order may incur both Maker and Taker fees.

OrangeX Trading Fee Rates

OrangeX currently applies to the following standard trading fees:

MarketMaker FeeTaker Fee
Spot Trading0.10%0.10%
Perpetual Futures0.02%0.06%


How are trading fees calculated?

Trading fees are calculated using the following formula:
Trading Fee = Executed Order Value × Applicable Fee Rate


Example 1 – Maker Order

You place a limit order to buy 1 BTC at 100,000 USDT.
The order is added to the order book and later filled.
Maker fee:
100,000 × 0.02% = 20 USDT

Example 2 – Taker Order

You submit a market order to buy 1 BTC at 100,000 USDT.
The order executes immediately.
Taker fee:
100,000 × 0.06% = 60 USDT

How can I place a Maker order?

To increase the likelihood that your order qualifies as a Maker order:
  • Use a Limit Order instead of a Market Order.
  • Set your buy price below the current best ask, or your sell price above the current best bid.
  • Ensure your order does not immediately match an existing order.
Please note that using a Limit Order does not automatically make your order a Maker order. If your limit price is immediately executable, it will be treated as a Taker order.

Frequently Asked Questions


Why was my Limit Order charged the Taker fee?

A Limit Order becomes a Taker order if it immediately matches an existing order in the order book.


Can one order have both Maker and Taker fees?

Yes. If part of the order executes immediately while the remainder waits in the order book, the executed portion is charged the Taker fee and the remaining portion is charged the Maker fee when it is later filled.


Does OrangeX charge different Maker and Taker fees for Spot and Futures?

Yes. Current standard rates are:
  • Spot: Maker 0.10%, Taker 0.10%
  • Perpetual Futures: Maker 0.02%, Taker 0.06%


Where can I view the latest trading fees?

Please refer to the OrangeX Fee Structure page for the latest trading fee schedule. Trading fees may be updated periodically.