Because CoinW charges the same 0.1% to spot makers and takers, while MEXC charges makers 0% and takers 0.05%, which makes MEXC our pick for spot traders who rely on limit orders. CoinW still reportsBecause CoinW charges the same 0.1% to spot makers and takers, while MEXC charges makers 0% and takers 0.05%, which makes MEXC our pick for spot traders who rely on limit orders. CoinW still reports

Learn/Spotlight/MEXC vs CoinW: Why Does a CoinW Limit Order Pay 0.1% When a MEXC Maker Pays 0%?

MEXC vs CoinW: Why Does a CoinW Limit Order Pay 0.1% When a MEXC Maker Pays 0%?

Author: Sarah Chen

Beginner

Oct 16, 2026Sarah Chen

9 min

Because CoinW charges the same 0.1% to spot makers and takers, while MEXC charges makers 0% and takers 0.05%, which makes MEXC our pick for spot traders who rely on limit orders.

CoinW still reports more spot volume on CoinGecko and offers leveraged ETFs, a crypto card and fiat on-ramps in more than 30 currencies.

Key Takeaways

MEXC is our pick for limit-order spot traders: 0% maker and 0.05% taker against CoinW's flat 0.1%, per CoinW's fees page on September 24, 2026.
On 20,000 USDT of monthly spot trading, CoinW costs 240 USDT a year whatever the order type, while MEXC costs between 0 and 120 USDT depending on how many orders rest on the book.
On BTC perpetuals, MEXC's BTCUSDT Special Rate of 0% maker and 0.02% taker undercuts CoinW's 0.02% and 0.06%.
CoinW's own pages list two futures maker rates: 0.02% on its fees page and 0.01% in an older help-center article.
CoinGecko rates CoinW 8/10 with Low liquidity and MEXC 9/10 with Moderate liquidity, although CoinW reported more spot volume on September 24, 2026.
Independent reviews list the United States and Japan as excluded for CoinW, and MEXC does not serve US retail users either.

A CoinW trader who waits for a price with a limit order pays exactly what a market-order trader pays: 0.1% of the trade.

That flat rate is the biggest single difference between the two venues, and it compounds quietly over a year.

This CoinW vs MEXC comparison prices that gap first, then checks futures, markets, availability and trust signals.

How Much Does CoinW's Flat 0.1% Cost a Limit-Order Trader?

On 20,000 USDT of spot trades a month, CoinW's flat 0.1% costs 240 USDT a year whether you use limit or market orders.

On MEXC, the same volume costs nothing if every order is a limit order, 60 USDT at a half-and-half mix, and 120 USDT if every order is a market order.

CoinW's fees page applies one base rate to both sides of the book, so patience earns no discount there.

MEXC's spot schedule separates the two: makers who add liquidity pay 0% and takers pay 0.05%, per the official MEXC fee page.

Run the numbers on a year of 240,000 USDT in trades and the pattern is plain.

CoinW's bill stays at 240 USDT, while MEXC's bill falls with every order you leave resting on the book.

Even a trader who never places a limit order pays half as much on MEXC, because its 0.05% taker is half of CoinW's rate.

For how MEXC's 0% maker rate compares across more exchanges, see our zero-fee exchanges comparison.

The MEXC View

This site is operated by MEXC, so what follows is a first-party view, and it opens with CoinW's strengths.

CoinW reported more spot volume than MEXC on CoinGecko's September 24, 2026 snapshot, offers leveraged ETFs and a crypto card, and lists card and P2P funding in more than 30 currencies.

Where we are confident is cost: a spot trader using limit orders pays nothing on MEXC and 0.1% on CoinW, at every order size.

If leveraged ETFs or CoinW's card are central to how you trade, weigh them against that fee gap before you move.

Our MEXC fees explained guide sets out the full schedule behind that gap.

How Do MEXC and CoinW Compare on Fees, Markets, and Trust?

The rows follow our exchange review methodology, covering what a spot or futures trader pays, what they can trade, and what the trust trackers show.

Where CoinW's own pages disagree, the table shows both figures and names the page each one comes from.

Dimension	CoinW	MEXC
Spot fees (maker / taker)	0.1% / 0.1%	0% / 0.05%
Futures fees (maker / taker)	0.02% / 0.06% on the fees page; 0.01% maker in an older help-center article	BTCUSDT 0% / 0.02%; ETHUSDT 0% / 0.01%; other pairs from 0.000% to 0.040% maker and 0.000% to 0.100% taker
Maximum leverage	Up to 200x on futures and 6x on ETFs, per its CoinGecko listing	Up to 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT; up to 250x on four other USDT pairs
Coins and pairs (CoinGecko)	354 coins, 385 pairs	1,534 coins, 1,926 pairs
Trust signals (CoinGecko)	Trust Score 8 out of 10; liquidity rated Low; no incidents recorded in the past 12 months	Trust Score 9 out of 10; liquidity rated Moderate; no incidents recorded in the past 12 months
Proof of reserves	Publishes a proof-of-reserves page	Publishes a proof-of-reserves page
Standout	Leveraged ETFs, crypto card, card and P2P funding in more than 30 currencies	0% spot maker, documented 500x tier, roughly four times as many coins on CoinGecko's count

CoinW data verified as of September 24, 2026 against its official fees page, its help center and its CoinGecko listing; MEXC fees per the official MEXC fee page as of September 10, 2026, and leverage per MEXC's April 23, 2025 announcement; trust scores, coins and pairs per CoinGecko on September 24, 2026.

Published schedules often lag what an account is actually charged, a pattern our exchange fee index tracks across 12 venues.

For a wider field than this pairing, our 2026 ranking covers the best crypto exchanges overall.

Is MEXC Cheaper Than CoinW for Futures?

On BTC and ETH perpetuals, yes: MEXC's BTCUSDT Special Rate is 0% maker and 0.02% taker against CoinW's 0.02% and 0.06%, so a taker pays a third as much.

MEXC prices other contracts pair by pair, and some of its standard pairs carry takers above CoinW's flat 0.06%.

CoinW's fees page also states that VIP upgrades for futures are not currently supported, so CoinW offers no volume discount on futures for now.

Bot traders should compare API schedules directly, because MEXC bills API futures orders on a separate 0.06% maker and 0.08% taker schedule.

On leverage, MEXC documents up to 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT in its official 500x announcement, against the 200x CoinW describes for its futures.

MEXC's announcement excludes ten countries and territories from that tier, among them the United Kingdom and Canada, and copy trading cannot use it.

For a wider set of venues under the same futures checks, see the best crypto derivatives platforms compared side by side.

Where Does CoinW Have the Edge Over MEXC?

CoinW reported about 29,400 BTC of 24-hour spot volume on CoinGecko on September 24, 2026, against about 21,800 BTC on MEXC.

It also lists leveraged ETFs of up to 6x and card or P2P funding in more than 30 currencies, according to its own CoinGecko listing.

CoinW's 0.02% futures maker applies to every pair, while MEXC's standard pairs can carry makers of up to 0.040%.

On BTC/USDT itself, CoinGecko showed the same 0.01% spread on both venues, so the headline pair trades equally tight.

Readers weighing other venues can also browse the best crypto exchange alternatives in our wider guide.

Can You Use CoinW or MEXC in the US, Japan, or the EU?

Neither serves the United States: independent reviews list CoinW as unavailable to US residents, and MEXC's User Agreement of May 29, 2025 lists the United States as a prohibited jurisdiction.

The same reviews list Japan as excluded for CoinW.

In Japan, MEXC's website is accessible but its apps are not in Japanese app stores, and MEXC appears on the Financial Services Agency's list of unregistered crypto-asset operators.

Readers in Japan should use an exchange registered with the FSA.

In the EU and EEA, MEXC is not authorized under MiCA, so readers there should check the ESMA register before choosing any platform.

The full list of MEXC restricted countries is kept on our official country page.

How Do CoinW and MEXC Compare on Trust Checks?

On CoinGecko's September 24, 2026 pages, MEXC scores 9/10 and CoinW 8/10, and neither shows a recorded incident in the past 12 months.

CoinGecko rates MEXC's liquidity Moderate and CoinW's Low, with average bid-ask spreads of 0.939% and 1.097%.

Both publish proof-of-reserves pages, including MEXC's public reserve report.

CoinGecko's Trust Score methodology puts half the weight on liquidity, and liquidity is where it rates the two venues differently.

CoinGecko lists CoinW as established in 2017 and MEXC in 2018, and independent reviews place CoinW's base in the UAE.

CoinW also runs a public bug bounty on HackenProof, linked from its own site.

For the MEXC side in more depth, see MEXC's security and asset protection measures in our dedicated guide.

Who Should Choose MEXC, and Who Should Choose CoinW?

Choose MEXC if you trade spot with limit orders, trade BTC or ETH perpetuals by hand, or want a wider coin list.

Choose CoinW if leveraged ETFs, its card or its many fiat on-ramps matter more to you than fee rates.

If MEXC fits, move a small balance first and place a limit order to see the 0% maker rate on your own fill.

Our full MEXC review covers the platform beyond fees, and our CoinW alternatives comparison weighs CoinW against five other venues.

If you live in the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia, treat this page as background reading and use a locally authorised platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are CoinW's fees higher than MEXC's?

Yes on spot: CoinW charges 0.1% to makers and takers, while MEXC charges 0% and 0.05%.

On BTC perpetuals, CoinW's 0.06% taker is three times MEXC's 0.02% BTCUSDT Special Rate.

Is CoinW's futures maker fee 0.01% or 0.02%?

CoinW's fees page lists 0.02% as of September 24, 2026, while an older CoinW help-center article lists 0.01%.

Check the rate shown in your CoinW account before trading.

Is CoinW or MEXC better for spot trading?

For limit-order traders, MEXC, because makers pay 0% against CoinW's 0.1%.

Market-order traders still pay half as much on MEXC, at 0.05%, per the MEXC fee page.

Is CoinW as safe as MEXC?

CoinGecko scores CoinW 8/10 and MEXC 9/10, and both publish proof-of-reserves pages.

Neither shows a recorded incident in CoinGecko's 12-month window as of September 24, 2026.

Can US or Japanese users trade on CoinW or MEXC?

Neither platform serves US users.

Independent reviews list Japan as excluded for CoinW, and MEXC is on Japan's FSA list of unregistered operators, so readers in Japan should use an FSA-registered exchange.

Does CoinW offer leveraged ETFs?

Yes, CoinW describes ETF trading of up to 6x in its CoinGecko listing.

Check CoinW's product terms for how its ETFs rebalance before holding one.

Risk Warning and Regional Notice

Perpetual futures and leverage amplify both gains and losses, and positions can be liquidated for the full margin amount.

At 500x, a move of roughly 0.2% against a position can trigger liquidation, so high tiers suit only experienced traders with strict risk controls.

This article is informational for readers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where the platforms discussed may not be available or authorised.

In the EU and EEA, MEXC is not authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

The Dutch regulator AFM has placed MEXC on its register of non-compliant entities, which ESMA republishes, and readers in those regions should factor this status into any decision.

In Japan, MEXC appears on the Financial Services Agency's list of unregistered crypto-asset operators.

Nothing here is investment advice, and fees, leverage tiers, and availability change, so confirm current terms on each platform's official pages before trading.

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This article is provided by Sarah Chen for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets involve significant risk. Please conduct independent research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of MEXC or its affiliates.

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