Trading

Paradex Trading Fees

Paradex offers different fee structures based on your trading profile and instrument type. UI traders enjoy completely free futures trading, while API traders have access to standard rates and specialized liquidity provision options.

Perpetual Futures

Profile TypeDescriptionMaker FeeTaker FeeSettlement Fee*
Retail Profile(Opt-in) - Default for UI TradersFREE (0%)FREE (0%)0.015%
API - StandardDefault for API Traders0.003%0.02%0.015%
API - RPIOpt in for orders that only match with Retail Profile0.003%N/A*0.015%

Perpetual Options

Profile TypeDescriptionMaker FeeTaker FeeSettlement Fee*
Retail Profile(Opt-in) - Default for UI Traders-0.01% (rebate)0.03%0.01% (25% cap)
API - StandardDefault for API Traders-0.01% (rebate)0.03%0.01% (25% cap)
API - RPIOpt in for orders that only match with Retail Profile-0.01% (rebate)0.03%0.01% (25% cap)

Settlement fees occur when a market is delisted and Paradex needs to wind down residual open positions.

Key Notes:

  • Retail Profile: Default for UI traders - completely FREE perpetual futures trading
  • API - Standard: Default for API traders - standard fee structure
  • API - RPI: Special liquidity provision orders that match only with Retail Profile traders
  • Fee Calculation: Based on notional value, not margin used