How to Reduce MEXC Trading Fees With TetherBack Cashback
Trading fees are a recurring cost that every active trader should understand. A single fee may look insignificant, but when you are opening and closing positions regularly, those costs accumulate across thousands or millions of dollars in trading volume.
For the MEXC fee structure covered in this guide, traders pay a 0% maker fee and 0.010% taker fee. This already makes the cost of execution relatively straightforward, but active traders can reduce their effective taker-side trading costs further through cashback.
Through our partnership with MEXC, TetherBack provides 50% trading fee cashback.
The cashback is split into:
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25% automatically credited to your MEXC account
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25% claimable through your TetherBack dashboard
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50% total cashback
At a 0.010% taker fee, receiving 50% cashback reduces the effective cost after cashback to 0.005%.
This guide explains how MEXC trading fees work, how much you could spend at different trading volumes, how cashback reduces those costs, and practical ways to keep your overall trading expenses under control.
Why Reducing Trading Fees Matters
Most traders naturally focus on:
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Entry prices
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Exit prices
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Technical analysis
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Leverage
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Stop losses
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Profit targets
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Position sizing
Trading costs can receive much less attention.
However, fees directly affect the net result of a trading strategy.
Imagine two traders following the same strategy and generating the same gross trading result. If one trader consistently pays lower effective trading costs, that trader keeps more of the result after expenses.
This becomes especially important for:
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Futures traders
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Day traders
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Scalpers
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High-volume traders
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Copy traders
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Frequent taker-order users
The higher your fee-generating volume, the more important cost efficiency becomes.
Understanding MEXC Trading Fees
MEXC uses maker and taker fees.
For the fee structure covered in this guide:
| Order Type | MEXC Trading Fee |
|---|---|
| Maker | 0% |
| Taker | 0.010% |
These rates represent the MEXC trading fees used in the calculations throughout this article. They are not adjusted to account for TetherBack cashback.
Cashback is calculated separately.
What Is a MEXC Maker Fee?
A maker order adds liquidity to the order book.
For example:
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Bitcoin is trading at $100,000
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You place a limit buy at $99,500
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Your order remains on the order book
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Another trader later sells into your order
Your order has provided liquidity and can execute as a maker.
For the MEXC fee structure covered here:
Maker Fee: 0%
That produces the following costs:
| Maker Trading Volume | Maker Fee | Trading Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 0% | $0 |
| $100,000 | 0% | $0 |
| $500,000 | 0% | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | 0% | $0 |
If no trading fee is generated, there is no trading fee to rebate.
What Is a MEXC Taker Fee?
A taker order removes existing liquidity from the order book.
This commonly happens when you:
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Place a market order
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Execute immediately against an existing order
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Place an aggressive limit order that fills immediately
For the fee structure covered here:
Taker Fee: 0.010%
This is where trading fees become more relevant for active traders.
How Much Do MEXC Taker Fees Cost?
The basic calculation is:
Trading Fee = Trading Volume × 0.010%
For example:
| Taker Trading Volume | MEXC Taker Fee | Trading Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 0.010% | $1 |
| $50,000 | 0.010% | $5 |
| $100,000 | 0.010% | $10 |
| $500,000 | 0.010% | $50 |
| $1,000,000 | 0.010% | $100 |
| $5,000,000 | 0.010% | $500 |
| $10,000,000 | 0.010% | $1,000 |
A trader generating $1 million in taker-side trading volume therefore generates approximately $100 in trading fees at a 0.010% rate.
The fee percentage remains small, but the dollar cost increases with volume.
Remember That Opening and Closing Can Both Generate Fees
One common mistake when calculating futures trading costs is looking only at the position entry.
Consider a simplified example.
You open a:
$100,000 futures position
If the entry executes as a taker:
$100,000 × 0.010% = $10
You later close the full $100,000 position as a taker:
$100,000 × 0.010% = $10
Your total fee-generating volume is therefore:
$200,000
Total trading fees:
$20
With 50% TetherBack cashback:
$20 × 50% = $10 cashback
Your effective trading fee cost becomes:
$10
This is why active futures traders should consider their complete trading volume rather than only the size of their initial position.
How TetherBack Reduces MEXC Trading Costs
Through our partnership with MEXC, TetherBack provides 50% trading fee cashback.
The structure is simple:
| Cashback Distribution | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Automatically credited to your MEXC account | 25% |
| Claimable through your TetherBack dashboard | 25% |
| Total Cashback | 50% |
For every $100 in trading fees covered by the cashback structure:
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$25 is automatically credited to your MEXC account
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$25 is claimable through your TetherBack dashboard
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Total cashback is $50
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Your final effective trading cost becomes $50
You continue trading directly on MEXC.
There is no need to route your trades through TetherBack.
MEXC Trading Costs After Cashback
TetherBack cashback does not change MEXC's trading fee.
The taker fee used in this guide remains:
0.010%
Receiving 50% of that fee back results in an effective trading cost of:
0.005%
| Order Type | MEXC Fee | Cashback | Effective Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | 0% | No fee to rebate | 0% |
| Taker | 0.010% | 50% | 0.005% |
This distinction matters.
MEXC charges the applicable trading fee first. Cashback then returns part of that cost.
Therefore, 0.005% is the effective cost after cashback, not the MEXC taker fee itself.
MEXC Cashback Savings Calculator
Here is what 50% cashback looks like at different trading volumes:
| Taker Volume | MEXC Fee | Trading Fees | 50% Cashback | Effective Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 0.010% | $5 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
| $100,000 | 0.010% | $10 | $5 | $5 |
| $500,000 | 0.010% | $50 | $25 | $25 |
| $1,000,000 | 0.010% | $100 | $50 | $50 |
| $5,000,000 | 0.010% | $500 | $250 | $250 |
| $10,000,000 | 0.010% | $1,000 | $500 | $500 |
The cashback scales directly with the fees you generate.
How the 25% + 25% Cashback Split Works
The full 50% cashback is divided between MEXC and TetherBack.
Suppose you generate $1,000 in trading fees.
Your cashback would be:
| Cashback Distribution | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Automatically credited to MEXC | 25% | $250 |
| Claimable through TetherBack | 25% | $250 |
| Total Cashback | 50% | $500 |
| Effective Trading Cost | 50% | $500 |
You receive half of the cashback automatically through MEXC and claim the other half through your TetherBack dashboard.
Monthly MEXC Trading Fee Savings
For a more realistic active-trading example, assume:
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22 trading days per month
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0.010% taker fee
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50% TetherBack cashback
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All displayed volume is taker-side trading volume
| Daily Trading Volume | Monthly Volume | Trading Fees | 50% Cashback | Effective Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,100,000 | $110 | $55 | $55 |
| $100,000 | $2,200,000 | $220 | $110 | $110 |
| $200,000 | $4,400,000 | $440 | $220 | $220 |
| $500,000 | $11,000,000 | $1,100 | $550 | $550 |
| $1,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $2,200 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
Consider a trader averaging $500,000 in daily taker volume.
Over 22 trading days:
$500,000 × 22 = $11,000,000 monthly volume
Trading fees:
$11,000,000 × 0.010% = $1,100
Cashback:
$1,100 × 50% = $550
The trader's effective monthly trading fee cost becomes:
$550
That represents $550 recovered from an existing trading expense.
Annual MEXC Cashback Example
The difference becomes more visible when trading costs are measured annually.
Suppose you average:
$10 million in taker volume per month
At a 0.010% taker fee:
$10,000,000 × 0.010% = $1,000 per month
Across 12 months:
$1,000 × 12 = $12,000 in trading fees
With 50% TetherBack cashback:
$12,000 × 50% = $6,000 cashback
Your effective annual trading fee cost becomes:
$6,000
This assumes the same trading volume, fee rate, cashback structure, and applicable conditions throughout the year.
5 Ways to Reduce MEXC Trading Costs
Cashback is one method of reducing your effective trading costs, but traders can combine it with better execution and trading discipline.
1. Use Maker Orders When Appropriate
Under the fee structure covered in this guide, the maker fee is 0%.
Using maker orders where appropriate can therefore reduce trading costs.
However, placing a limit order does not automatically guarantee maker execution.
If the order immediately matches existing liquidity, it can execute as a taker.
Always check how your order actually executed.
2. Avoid Unnecessary Market Orders
Market orders prioritize execution speed.
That can be useful when entering or exiting quickly, but market orders typically remove liquidity and execute as taker orders.
Traders should consider whether immediate execution is necessary for each trade.
This does not mean market orders should always be avoided. Execution quality and risk management may be more important than saving a small trading fee.
3. Avoid Overtrading
Every unnecessary taker trade can create additional costs.
Overtrading can increase:
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Trading fees
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Slippage
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Exposure to volatility
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Emotional decision-making
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Potential losses
Reducing low-quality trades can lower trading expenses while also improving overall trading discipline.
4. Track Your Actual Trading Volume
Account balance and trading volume are not the same thing.
A trader with a $10,000 account can generate substantially more than $10,000 in monthly trading volume by repeatedly opening and closing positions.
Track:
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Daily trading volume
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Monthly trading volume
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Maker volume
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Taker volume
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Trading fees paid
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Funding costs
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Cashback received
This gives you a much clearer picture of your actual trading expenses.
5. Earn 50% Cashback Through TetherBack
If you already plan to trade on MEXC, TetherBack allows you to recover 50% of the trading fees covered by our partnership.
The purpose is not to encourage additional trading.
It is to reduce the effective cost of trading activity you are already carrying out.
Trading Fees Are Not Your Only Cost
Reducing trading fees is useful, but active traders should not focus exclusively on the headline fee rate.
Other potential costs include:
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Funding rates
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Bid-ask spread
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Slippage
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Liquidation losses
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Poor execution
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Conversion costs
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Withdrawal fees where applicable
For futures traders in particular, funding can become an important cost when positions remain open across funding periods.
Trading fee cashback should therefore be considered one part of overall trading cost management.
Who Benefits Most From MEXC Cashback?
Cashback becomes increasingly valuable as fee-generating trading volume rises.
It may be particularly useful for:
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MEXC futures traders
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Scalpers
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Day traders
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High-volume traders
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Copy traders
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Frequent taker-order users
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Traders generating consistent monthly volume
For a low-frequency trader, the dollar amount of cashback may be relatively small.
For someone generating millions of dollars in monthly taker volume, the savings can become considerably larger.
How to Set Up MEXC Cashback Through TetherBack
The setup process takes only a few minutes.
Step 1: Create a TetherBack Account
Create your account here
Once registered, log in to your TetherBack dashboard.
Step 2: Open the Exchanges Section
Inside your TetherBack dashboard:
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Go to Exchanges
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Find MEXC
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Select MEXC
Step 3: Register With MEXC Through TetherBack
Use the MEXC partner registration link provided through TetherBack to create your MEXC account.
This establishes the partner connection required for cashback.
Step 4: Complete Your MEXC Account Setup
After registration, secure your MEXC account.
Consider enabling:
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Two-factor authentication
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A strong unique password
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Anti-phishing protection
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Withdrawal security controls
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Other available security features
Step 5: Find Your MEXC UID
Inside MEXC:
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Open your account/profile
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Locate your UID
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Copy your UID
Step 6: Connect Your MEXC UID to TetherBack
Return to TetherBack and paste your MEXC UID into the Connected Exchange section.
Double-check that the UID is correct before submitting it.
Step 7: Start Trading Normally
Once connected, continue trading directly on MEXC.
You do not need to:
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Transfer your trading funds to TetherBack
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Execute your trades through TetherBack
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Change your normal trading workflow
Your cashback is divided into:
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25% automatically credited to your MEXC account
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25% claimable through your TetherBack dashboard
Together, this gives you 50% total trading fee cashback.
Do I Need to Connect an API Key?
No.
TetherBack connects your MEXC account using your UID.
You do not need to provide us with:
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Your MEXC password
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Your 2FA code
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Trading permissions
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Withdrawal permissions
Your funds remain on MEXC.
Important Note About MEXC Fee Rates
MEXC trading fees can vary depending on:
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Product
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Trading pair
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Region
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Account level
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Promotional campaign
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Trading method
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API usage
MEXC also maintains separate fee conditions for certain API Futures activity.
The calculations in this article use the 0% maker and 0.010% taker fee structure covered by this TetherBack-MEXC guide.
Always check the applicable MEXC fee for the market and execution method you are using before calculating expected costs or cashback.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reduce my MEXC trading fees?
For the fee structure covered here, traders can reduce costs by using 0% maker executions where appropriate, avoiding unnecessary taker orders, reducing overtrading, tracking trading volume, and earning 50% cashback through TetherBack.
What are the MEXC trading fees?
For the fee structure used throughout this guide:
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Maker fee: 0%
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Taker fee: 0.010%
Actual fees can vary depending on product, region, market, promotion, account type, and execution method.
How much cashback does TetherBack offer for MEXC?
We provide 50% trading fee cashback through our MEXC partnership.
How is the MEXC cashback distributed?
The cashback is split into:
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25% automatically credited to your MEXC account
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25% claimable through your TetherBack dashboard
What is the effective MEXC taker fee after cashback?
At a 0.010% taker fee with 50% cashback, your effective trading cost is 0.005%.
The actual MEXC fee remains 0.010%. The 0.005% figure represents the effective cost after cashback.
How much cashback would I receive on $1 million in taker volume?
At a 0.010% taker fee:
$1,000,000 × 0.010% = $100 trading fee
With 50% cashback:
$100 × 50% = $50 cashback
Your effective trading fee cost becomes $50.
Do I need an API key?
No.
Your MEXC account is connected using your UID.
Where do I connect my MEXC UID?
Return to your TetherBack dashboard and paste your MEXC UID into the Connected Exchange section.
Does TetherBack hold my MEXC funds?
No.
Your trading funds remain on MEXC.
Does cashback eliminate funding fees?
No.
Trading fees and futures funding are separate costs. The cashback structure discussed here relates to the trading fees covered by our MEXC partnership.
Glossary
Maker Fee
The fee charged when an order executes after adding liquidity to the order book. The maker rate covered in this guide is 0%.
Taker Fee
The fee charged when an order immediately removes liquidity from the order book. The taker rate used in this guide is 0.010%.
Cashback
A rebate that returns part of the trading fees generated by a trader.
UID
The unique identifier associated with your MEXC account and used to connect it to TetherBack.
Trading Volume
The total notional value of trades executed during a particular period.
Effective Trading Cost
The remaining cost after cashback has been deducted from the original trading fee.
Funding Rate
A periodic payment mechanism used in perpetual futures markets. Funding is separate from maker and taker trading fees.
Slippage
The difference between the expected execution price of a trade and the price at which it actually executes.
Maker Order
An order that adds liquidity to the exchange order book.
Taker Order
An order that immediately removes available liquidity from the exchange order book.
About TetherBack
TetherBack is a crypto cashback platform built to help active traders reduce their effective trading costs.
Through our partnerships with supported cryptocurrency exchanges, we share a portion of trading fee revenue back with our users.
You continue trading directly on your exchange while TetherBack provides the cashback layer around your existing trading activity.
Through our MEXC partnership, traders can receive 50% trading fee cashback, split between:
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25% automatically credited to the MEXC account
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25% claimable through the TetherBack dashboard