Overview
Trading fees are the costs associated with buying, selling, or trading assets on an exchange, typically calculated in basis points (1 bps = 0.01%) of the total transaction value. Orderly Network utilizes a dual-layer fee structure:- Base fees: The foundational cost paid by the Builder (the DEX) to Orderly Network.
- User fees: The final fee paid by the Trader to the Builder.
💡 The dual-layer example
To see how this works in practice:- Orderly base taker fee: 3 bps (0.03%)
- Builder custom fee: 5 bps (0.05%)
- Result: The Trader pays 5 bps. Orderly retains 3 bps, and the Builder keeps 2 bps as profit.
Fee types
Maker fees: Charged to Traders who add liquidity to the market by placing orders that are not instantly filled (e.g., limit orders). Currently, the Orderly base maker fee is 0.00 bps across all tiers. Taker fees: Charged to Traders who remove liquidity from the market by placing orders that are filled immediately (e.g., market orders). Liquidation fees: In the event of a liquidation, a user liquidation fee applies to the liquidated position. Refer to the liquidation fee documentation for a detailed explanation.Perpetual futures trading fees are charged after every trade in USDC and are factored into the position’s average entry price.
How fees work for Traders
End-users (Traders) trade with the fees set by the Builder.- Total fee paid: Traders pay a single, transparent fee per trade. This fee is set by the Builder and is typically inclusive of Orderly’s base fee plus the Builder’s margin.
- Cost realization: Fees are automatically deducted from the Trader’s USDC balance upon trade execution.
- Execution types: Traders are classified as either a Maker or a Taker based on whether their order provides or removes liquidity at the moment of execution.
How fees work for Builders
Orderly Network empowers Builders with full pricing autonomy. This allows you to define your own revenue margins while utilizing Orderly’s deep liquidity.- Customizable spreads: Builders set the final trading fees charged to their end-users. This fee must be equal to or higher than the base fee.
- Revenue generation: Builders retain 100% of the additional margin (the difference between the user-facing fee and the Orderly base fee).
- Base fee retention: Orderly retains the base taker fee according to the Builder’s current tier in the Builder Staking programme.
Builder Staking programme
Builders can unlock lower base fees and enhanced support by meeting monthly volume requirements or staking $ORDER tokens. If a Builder qualifies for different tiers via both volume and staking, the higher tier (lowest fee) will automatically apply.- Public
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
Requirements: No volume or staking requirement.
Marketing benefits: NoneProduct & support: SDK access & docs
| Fee type | Rate (bps) |
|---|---|
| Crypto base taker fee | 3.00 |
| RWA base taker fee | 5.00 |
| Orderly base maker fee | 0.00 |
Monthly (30-day) aggregate trading volume includes all activity from the Builder and their direct Builder referrals. Daily snapshots determine tier eligibility.
RWA fees: These apply specifically to real-world asset markets (e.g., tokenized treasuries) listed on Orderly.