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Phemex
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.01%
- Taker fee
- 0.06%
No KYC listed Worldwide, excluding US
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Futures Trading
Exchanges with Futures Trading
Find crypto exchanges with futures trading, compare fee visibility, and narrow the list by exchange name, KYC policy, and regional availability.
Showing 14 futures trading platforms.
PrimeXBT
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.05%
- Taker fee
- 0.05%
KYC required Worldwide, excluding US
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Backpack
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.08%
- Taker fee
- 0.1%
KYC required Worldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)
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Bitunix
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.08%
- Taker fee
- 0.1%
No KYC listed Worldwide, excluding US
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AscendEX
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.1%
- Taker fee
- 0.1%
KYC required Worldwide, excluding US
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Bitfinex
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.1%
- Taker fee
- 0.2%
KYC required Worldwide, excluding US
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Kraken
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.16%
- Taker fee
- 0.26%
KYC required Worldwide
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Gemini
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.35%
- Taker fee
- 0.35%
KYC required All 50 US states and 60+ countries
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Coinbase
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- 0.5%
- Taker fee
- 0.5%
KYC required 100+ countries
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Crypto.com
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- Not listed
- Taker fee
- Not listed
KYC required Worldwide, all US states except NY
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Robinhood
Futures trading exchange
- Maker fee
- Not listed
- Taker fee
- Not listed
KYC required US and select EU countries
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Futures Trading Fee Comparison
A compact table for quickly scanning maker fees, taker fees, KYC status, and availability.
| Exchange | Maker | Taker | KYC | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phemex | 0.01% | 0.06% | No KYC listed | Worldwide, excluding US |
| PrimeXBT | 0.05% | 0.05% | Required | Worldwide, excluding US |
| Backpack | 0.08% | 0.1% | Required | Worldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted) |
| Bitunix | 0.08% | 0.1% | No KYC listed | Worldwide, excluding US |
| AscendEX | 0.1% | 0.1% | Required | Worldwide, excluding US |
| Bitfinex | 0.1% | 0.2% | Required | Worldwide, excluding US |
| BYDFi | 0.1% | 0.1% | Required | Worldwide |
| Kraken | 0.16% | 0.26% | Required | Worldwide |
| Ju.com | 0.2% | 0.2% | Required | Worldwide |
| Nexo | 0.2% | 0.2% | Required | Worldwide |
| Gemini | 0.35% | 0.35% | Required | All 50 US states and 60+ countries |
| Coinbase | 0.5% | 0.5% | Required | 100+ countries |
| Crypto.com | Not listed | Not listed | Required | Worldwide, all US states except NY |
| Robinhood | Not listed | Not listed | Required | US and select EU countries |
How to Choose a Crypto Futures Trading Platform
Futures trading platforms are built for active traders who need deeper order books, predictable fees, margin controls, and clear regional access. Start with the practical filters above: fee transparency, KYC policy, availability, and whether the exchange has a platform profile with enough data to compare against other crypto services.
What to Compare Before Trading Futures
- Fees: Maker and taker fees matter for high-frequency trading, scalping, and strategies that enter and exit often.
- Risk controls: Review leverage limits, liquidation rules, margin modes, stop orders, and insurance fund disclosures before opening a position.
- Market depth: A futures exchange is more useful when spreads are tight and major contracts have enough liquidity.
- Eligibility: Futures products are restricted in many regions. Confirm availability before relying on a platform.
The list on this page is based on platforms classified as futures trading exchanges in the Coin Interest Rate platform dataset. It is a discovery starting point, not a recommendation to trade with leverage.
What Is Futures Trading?
Futures trading is a way to trade contracts that track the future price of an asset, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. Instead of buying the coin directly, a trader opens a position that gains or loses value as the contract price moves.
Crypto futures are commonly used to speculate on price direction, hedge an existing spot position, or trade with margin. A long position benefits when the contract price rises, while a short position benefits when the contract price falls.
Many futures exchanges offer leverage, which lets traders control a larger position than their account balance would otherwise allow. Leverage also increases risk: losses can grow quickly, and a position can be liquidated if margin falls below the exchange's required level.
Before using a futures platform, understand the contract type, funding rates, margin mode, liquidation rules, fees, and regional restrictions. Futures trading is more complex than spot trading and is usually best suited for users who already understand volatility, position sizing, and risk management.
