The commission features of dYdX come not only from the low rate but also from the advanced decentralized system it provides, compared to centralized platforms or traditional DEXs. Here are the main features:
---
✅ dYdX Commission Features
1. Low commission rate compared to centralized platforms
Starts from just 0.02%, and sometimes 0% for makers at certain tiers.
Considered lower than Binance Futures commissions (which start at 0.02% Maker / 0.04% Taker).
2. Encouraging Tiered System
The more you trade over 30 days, the lower your commission.
The system is transparent and allows major users to save significant commissions.
3. Ability to obtain discounts using DYDX tokens
Holding DYDX tokens gives you discounts of up to 50%.
Encourages belonging to the platform's ecosystem.
4. There are no deposit or withdrawal fees from dYdX itself.
The only fees are for network gas, not for the platform, making it fair.
5. No intermediaries or third-party intervention
There are no undisclosed or hidden fees.
Full transparency as dYdX relies on smart contracts.
6. Referral program offering discounts
If you use a referral code from another user, you get an instant discount on your commission.
7. Funding Fees are distributed among traders.
dYdX does not take a commission from funding fees, instead it shifts between Long and Short.
This maintains the neutrality of the platform.
---
📌 Quick comparison with other platforms:
Platform Maker Fee Taker Fee Decentralized? Token Discounts?
dYdX 0.02% → 0% 0.05% → 0.03% ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Binance Futures 0.02% 0.04% ❌ No ✅ Yes
GMX 0.1% 0.1% ✅ Yes ❌ No
Bitmex 0.01% 0.05% ❌ No ❌ No