Best Crypto Exchange Affiliate Programs: Commission Rates Compared

Short answer: most large crypto exchanges pay affiliates a revenue share of their referrals’ trading fees, with published maximums from about 10% to 70%. The highest headline rates are usually reserved for affiliates who bring a lot of trading volume, so the base rate and the tier rules matter more than the maximum. The table below lists only figures published on each exchange’s own program page, checked on 19 October 2026.

Affiliate programs compared

“-” means the exchange does not publish that figure. Rates change often, so check the linked program page before you apply.

Exchange	Model	Base rate	Maximum	Sub-affiliates	Payout	Source
BingX	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	–	Up to 50%	Yes (indirect invitations tracked; % not published)	Daily settlement	Program page
OKX	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	–	Up to 50%	Yes (sub-affiliates; % not published)	USDT	Program page
Bybit	Revenue share (% of referrals’ taker fees)	–	Up to 50%	–	T+1 auto-settled to wallet	Program page
Bitget	Revenue share (rebate ratio on trading fees)	40%	Up to 50%	Yes (FAQ mentions sub-affiliates; % not published)	–	Program page
Binance	Revenue share, tiered by quarterly performance	Spot 20% (T0), Futures 10% (T0, 1 year)	Spot up to 50%, Futures up to 50%	–	–	Program page
KuCoin	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	–	Up to 60%	Yes (second-tier commissions)	Daily commissions	Program page
Coinbase	Revenue share (% of referees’ trading fees)	50% for first 3 months	–	–	Via Impact	Program page
Kraken	Rev share or CPA, negotiated per partner	–	Up to 50% rev share (in-house creators); Kraken Prop 25%	–	USDC (direct) or fiat via Impact	Program page
Crypto.com	Revenue share across products + product bonuses	–	Up to 50%	–	Monthly	Program page
Bitvavo	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	15% (starting)	–	–	Deposited to Bitvavo account	Program page
WhiteBIT	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	Min 5% (calculator)	Up to 60%	–	–	Program page
Phemex	Revenue share (Collaborator Program, vePT boost)	30%	60% (with vePT)	10%	Regular payouts, rate boosted by vePT holdings	Program page
BitMart	Revenue share, club tiers	Spot 40% direct (Inspiration Club)	Spot 100% first 6 months then 60% (Influence Club); Futures up to 60%	10% (Inspiration/Impact), 15% (Influence)	T+1, USDT to BitMart account	Program page
BloFin	Revenue share, levels by 3-month volume	30% standard (Lvl1 40%)	50% (Lvl3)	Yes (allocate rate to sub-affiliates)	Hourly settlement, USDT to Funding account	Program page
Bitunix	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	–	Up to 50%	Additional 10%	Daily, USDT, 2:00 UTC	Program page
WEEX	Revenue share (lifetime commissions)	–	Up to 70%	Up to 10%	Daily settlement	Program page
Pionex	Revenue share (fixed)	Spot 20%, Futures 15%	Same (fixed for all inviters)	–	–	Program page
Backpack	Revenue share (cash rebate)	10% standard rebate	Higher for approved affiliates (not published)	–	–	Program page
Deribit	Revenue share (derivatives fees)	20% first 6 months	10% after 6 months	–	In fee currency (BTC/ETH/USDC)	Program page
OrangeX	Revenue share (% of trading fees)	–	Up to 40%	–	Real-time settlement	Program page
Hyperliquid	Revenue share (10% of referees’ fees)	10%	10% (less referee discount)	–	Claimable once >$1, to spot balance	Program page
Aster	Revenue share (commission on referee trades)	10% default (splittable)	20% from VIP1 referees (approved affiliates)	–	Calculated daily 00:00 UTC	Program page
Lighter	Kickback (% of gross fees)	Bronze 10%	Silver 20% (15+ active referrals)	–	Weekly (Mondays), L2 transfer, $1 minimum	Program page
edgeX	Revenue share (tiered)	–	Up to 30%	–	–	Program page
dYdX	Revenue share (% of taker fees)	–	Up to 15% (standard affiliates)	–	Instant, automatic on-chain	Program page
GMX	Revenue share (opening/closing fees)	Tier 1: 5%	Tier 3: 15% (Tier 4 case by case)	–	Claim anytime, collateral token	Program page
gTrade (Gains Network)	Revenue share (net fees, 2 levels)	L1 10%	Higher rates by request (KOLs, communities)	L2 5%	Daily, USDC	Program page
Drift	Revenue share	15%	–	–	–	Program page

How to read these numbers

Base rate is what a new affiliate typically starts with. Many exchanges do not publish it and set it after reviewing your application.
Maximum applies to the top tier, usually tied to referral volume or a negotiated deal.
Sub-affiliates means you also earn when affiliates you invite bring users.
Duration matters: some programs pay for life, others for a fixed period such as 6 or 12 months.

How to choose a program

Start with exchanges that legally serve your audience. Our comparison table shows regulation by country.
Prefer exchanges your audience would choose anyway: competitive fees, good liquidity and a clean regulatory record.
Compare payout terms, minimums and how quickly commissions are settled.
Ask for a custom rate if you have an engaged audience. Many exchanges negotiate.

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Frequently asked questions

Which crypto exchange pays the highest affiliate commission?

Among the programs in our table, the highest published maximums are WEEX (up to 70%) and KuCoin, WhiteBIT and Phemex (up to 60%). BitMart publishes 100% on spot for the first 6 months in its top club. Maximums usually require high referral volume.

Do crypto affiliate programs pay for life?

Some do, others pay for a fixed period. Deribit, for example, publishes 20% for the first 6 months and 10% after that. Check the terms of each program.

Can I join more than one affiliate program?

Yes. Most affiliates work with several exchanges so they can recommend the one that fits each reader’s country and needs.

How are crypto affiliate commissions paid?

Usually in crypto, often USDT, credited to your exchange account. Payout frequency ranges from hourly or daily to monthly, depending on the exchange.