Introduction to Fee Structure Changes
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a significant update to its “Zero Trading Fee” campaign, which encompasses all users. According to the announcement, these changes will come into effect on January 29, 2026, at 03:00 Turkish Standard Time (TSI), directly impacting trading fees on specific FDUSD pairs. This update, which covers both spot and margin trades, introduces new rules for the calculation of the VIP Program. Binance stated that this arrangement aims to provide a more balanced and competitive service for its users.
New Fee Structure on FDUSD Pairs
As of January 29, 2026, standard “taker” fees will be applied to users trading in pairs like BTC/FDUSD, ETH/FDUSD, BNB/FDUSD, SOL/FDUSD, XRP/FDUSD, DOGE/FDUSD, and LINK/FDUSD. Previously, these pairs enjoyed a zero-fee advantage, but the zero-fee policy will now only be retained for liquidity-providing “maker” side. This means that users adding liquidity to the order book will maintain a cost advantage, while trades drawing liquidity from the market will be subject to standard fees.
The regulation encompasses all of the spot and margin markets. Binance has also disclosed that the trading volumes in these relevant pairs will be included in all users’ market maker and VIP level calculations. Consequently, transactions carried out in FDUSD pairs will assist users in reaching higher VIP levels. For high-volume traders, this update is seen as a step that will reshape the balance between fees and volume.
Details on VIP Program and Volume Calculations
According to the information shared by Binance, spot and margin trading volumes will be calculated daily between 08:00 and 12:00 TSI. The timing of VIP level updates and fee adjustments may differ from these calculation times. The exchange emphasized that its own measurement criteria will be the basis for evaluating trading volumes, and the final discretion lies with Binance.
Furthermore, activities amounting to wash trade, self-trading, or market manipulation will explicitly be deemed invalid. The specified FDUSD pairs will also benefit from fee discounts, rebates, or similar promotions with BNB. Detailed information about standard taker fees can be accessed through Binance’s updated spot and margin fee schedule.