What is Gemini ActiveTrader?

Gemini ActiveTrader is an advanced trading interface with significantly lower fees than the standard Gemini platform. ActiveTrader fees start at 0.25%/0.35% maker/taker compared to 0.50% convenience fees, and decrease with higher trading volumes.

How do Gemini volume tiers work?

Gemini calculates your fee tier based on 30-day trading volume. Higher volumes unlock lower fees, starting from 0.25%/0.35% and going as low as 0.00%/0.10% maker/taker for volumes over $500M. Tiers are evaluated continuously.

What are Gemini auction fees?

Gemini runs daily auctions at 4 PM ET with special fees. Auction fees range from 0.25% to 0.10% based on your volume tier, often lower than continuous trading fees. All auction orders are treated as maker orders.

How can I reduce my Gemini trading fees?

To minimize Gemini fees: 1) Always use ActiveTrader instead of standard interface, 2) Increase trading volume for better tiers, 3) Use maker orders for lower fees, 4) Consider auction trading, 5) Trade during promotional periods.

Gemini Fee Calculator - Trading Fees & ActiveTrader

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Trade Amount

Total value of your trade in USD

Platform Type

ActiveTrader has significantly lower fees

Order Type

Not applicable for standard Gemini or auctions

30-Day Volume

Higher volume = lower fees

Your Fee Breakdown

Enter your trade details to calculate fees

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Gemini ActiveTrader Fee Structure

30-Day Volume	Maker Fee	Taker Fee	Auction Fee	Standard Fee
< $50K	0.25%	0.35%	0.25%	0.50%*
$50K - $100K	0.15%	0.25%	0.20%	0.50%*
$100K - $250K	0.12%	0.22%	0.20%	0.50%*
$250K - $500K	0.10%	0.20%	0.18%	0.50%*
$500K - $1M	0.08%	0.18%	0.18%	0.50%*
$1M - $2.5M	0.06%	0.16%	0.15%	0.50%*
$2.5M - $5M	0.04%	0.14%	0.15%	0.50%*
$5M - $10M	0.02%	0.12%	0.12%	0.50%*
$10M - $25M	0.00%	0.125%	0.12%	0.50%*
$25M - $50M	0.00%	0.10%	0.12%	0.50%*
≥ $500M	0.00%	0.10%	0.10%	0.50%*

*Standard Gemini convenience fee. Can be higher for smaller trades or certain payment methods.

How to Minimize Gemini Trading Fees

💡 Always Use ActiveTrader

The single most important way to reduce fees on Gemini is using ActiveTrader instead of the standard interface.

Standard: 0.50% convenience fee
ActiveTrader: 0.25%/0.35% maker/taker
50% lower fees immediately
Access from desktop or mobile

📈 Increase Trading Volume

Gemini rewards higher volume traders with progressively lower fees. Plan your trades to maximize volume benefits.

Fees decrease every tier
$10M+ volume = 0% maker fees
30-day rolling calculation
All pairs count toward volume

🎯 Use Maker Orders

Maker orders have significantly lower fees than taker orders on ActiveTrader, especially at higher volumes.

Place limit orders off market price
Maker fees 28-100% lower
Free maker fees at $10M+ volume
Post-only orders ensure maker

🔔 Daily Auction Trading

Gemini's daily auction at 4 PM ET offers special fee rates and guaranteed price matching for all orders.

Single clearing price for all
Often better than maker fees
Good for large orders
No slippage risk

💰 Fee Comparison Tips

Understanding how Gemini fees compare helps you optimize your trading strategy and costs.

Gemini fees higher than Binance/FTX
But strong US regulation
Free withdrawals (10/month)
No deposit fees

🚀 Advanced Strategies

Additional techniques to minimize your overall trading costs on Gemini.

Use API for better execution
Batch trades for volume tiers
Consider Gemini Pay for purchases
Monitor fee schedule changes

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