What's the difference between Coinbase and Coinbase Pro fees?

Regular Coinbase charges a spread of about 0.5% plus a fee up to 1.99% for instant buys. Coinbase Pro (now Advanced Trade) uses a maker/taker model starting at 0.5%/0.5% with volume discounts down to 0%/0.35%.

How do Coinbase maker and taker fees work?

On Coinbase Advanced Trade, maker orders add liquidity to the order book (limit orders that don't execute immediately) and have lower fees. Taker orders remove liquidity (market orders or limit orders that execute immediately) and have higher fees.

What is the Coinbase spread fee?

The Coinbase spread is the difference between the buy and sell price, typically around 0.5%. This is in addition to any trading fees and is automatically included in the price you pay for instant buys and sells on regular Coinbase.

How can I reduce my Coinbase trading fees?

To minimize fees: 1) Use Coinbase Advanced Trade instead of regular Coinbase, 2) Use maker orders when possible, 3) Increase your 30-day trading volume for better rates, 4) Avoid instant buys/sells which have higher spreads.

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Higher volume gets better rates on Advanced Trade

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Coinbase Advanced Trade Fee Structure

30-Day Volume	Maker Fee	Taker Fee	Regular Coinbase
$0 - $10,000	0.60%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$10,000 - $50,000	0.40%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$50,000 - $100,000	0.25%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$100,000 - $1,000,000	0.15%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$1,000,000 - $15,000,000	0.10%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$15,000,000 - $75,000,000	0.05%	0.60%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$75,000,000 - $250,000,000	0.03%	0.50%	Up to 1.99% + spread
$250,000,000+	0.00%	0.35%	Up to 1.99% + spread

How to Minimize Coinbase Trading Fees

🚀 Use Advanced Trade (Pro)

The biggest savings come from switching to Coinbase Advanced Trade instead of regular Coinbase.

Up to 70% lower fees
No spread on limit orders
Volume-based discounts
Professional trading interface

📊 Use Maker Orders

Maker orders provide liquidity and have significantly lower fees than taker orders.

Place limit orders away from market
Wait for orders to be filled
Can be 0% fees at high volumes
Avoid market orders when possible

📈 Increase Trading Volume

Higher 30-day volumes unlock better fee tiers with significant savings.

$10K volume: 0.4% maker fees
$100K volume: 0.15% maker fees
$250M+ volume: 0% maker fees
Plan larger trades strategically

💡 Avoid Instant Buys/Sells

Regular Coinbase instant transactions have the highest fees due to convenience premium.

Use limit orders instead
Avoid debit card purchases
Bank transfers have lower fees
Plan purchases in advance

🔄 Understand the Spread

Coinbase spread is the difference between buy/sell prices, separate from trading fees.

Typically ~0.5% of trade value
Varies with market volatility
Not charged on limit orders
Higher during volatile markets

📋 Fee Optimization Tips

Advanced strategies to minimize your overall Coinbase trading costs.

Batch smaller trades together
Use ACH transfers for deposits
Time trades during stable periods
Monitor fee changes regularly

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