Backpack fees at a glance
Backpack charges order-book fees by 30-day trading volume: perpetuals start at 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, spot at 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker. Crypto deposits are generally free; withdrawal costs vary per asset and network. All figures on this page come from the official fee schedule, reference date 16 July 2026.
Perpetual fees compared
| Backpack | OKX | Kraken Pro | Bitvavo | Finst | Coinbase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perp maker (entry) | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | — | — | t.b.c. |
| Perp taker (entry) | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.05% | — | — | t.b.c. |
| Perp maker ($10M/30d) | 0.013% | 0.015% | 0.015% | — | — | t.b.c. |
| Perp taker ($10M/30d) | 0.03% | 0.036% | 0.04% | — | — | t.b.c. |
At the entry tier Backpack, OKX and Kraken Pro are identical (0.02%/0.05%). The difference appears with volume: from $10M per 30 days Backpack is the cheapest of the three at 0.013%/0.03%. Bitvavo and Finst do not offer perpetuals; Coinbase’s EU rates are not yet verified.
Spot fees compared
| Backpack | OKX | Kraken Pro | Bitvavo | Finst | Coinbase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot maker (entry) | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.25% | 0.1% | 0.15% | 0.6% |
| Spot taker (entry) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.25% | 0.15% | 1.2% |
| Spot maker ($1M/30d) | 0.05% | 0.0675% | n.b. | 0.1% | 0.15% | n.b. |
| Spot taker ($1M/30d) | 0.07% | 0.08% | n.b. | 0.15% | 0.15% | n.b. |
On spot, Backpack shares the lowest entry tier with OKX (0.08%/0.10%). Bitvavo follows at 0.10%/0.25%, Finst charges a flat 0.15%, Kraken Pro starts high (0.25%/0.40%) but falls per tier, and Coinbase’s retail environment is by far the most expensive at 0.60%/1.20%.
Full Backpack schedule: perpetuals
| 30-day volume | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| from $0 | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| from $500K | 0.019% | 0.045% |
| from $1M | 0.018% | 0.04% |
| from $5M | 0.016% | 0.035% |
| from $10M | 0.013% | 0.03% |
| from $25M | 0.01% | 0.028% |
| from $50M | 0.01% | 0.026% |
| from $100M | 0% | 0.024% |
| from $150M | 0% | 0.022% |
| from $200M | 0% | 0.02% |
| from $300M | 0% | 0.018% |
Full Backpack schedule: spot
| 30-day volume | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| from $0 | 0.08% | 0.1% |
| from $100K | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| from $500K | 0.06% | 0.08% |
| from $1M | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| from $5M | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| from $10M | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| from $15M | 0.02% | 0.045% |
| from $25M | 0% | 0.04% |
| from $50M | 0% | 0.035% |
| from $75M | 0% | 0.03% |
| from $100M | 0% | 0.025% |
From $25M spot volume per 30 days the maker fee is 0% — relevant for market makers and active traders working with limit orders.
Deposits, withdrawals and hidden costs
Crypto deposits at Backpack are generally free. Withdrawal costs depend on asset and network; check the official schedule before withdrawing and pick a cheap network where possible. Backpack uses order-book fees rather than an instant-buy spread model; funding rates (perpetuals) and network costs sit outside trading fees and apply at every exchange.
Conclusion
Backpack ranks among the cheapest MiCAR/MiFID II-regulated exchanges in this overview on both spot and perpetuals, and the advantage grows with volume. To see what this means for your situation in euros per month: enter your volume in the comparison tool. See also the full Backpack profile with score breakdown (9.0 / 10).
Frequently asked questions
What are Backpack’s trading fees?
Perpetuals start at 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker; spot at 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker. Rates fall per 30-day volume tier, down to 0% maker from $25M (spot) and $100M (perpetuals).
Is Backpack cheaper than Bitvavo?
At the spot entry tier, yes — 0.08%/0.10% versus 0.10%/0.25% at Bitvavo. Bitvavo offers no perpetuals, so no comparison is possible there.
Does Backpack charge deposit fees?
Crypto deposits are generally free. Withdrawals carry per-asset, per-network costs; consult the official schedule.
How do I get lower fees on Backpack?
Two routes: more 30-day volume (each tier lowers maker and taker) and using limit orders instead of market orders — the maker rate is lower at every tier and reaches 0% from $25M spot volume.