We’re introducing another round of important updates to the ApeX Protocol VIP Program, refining our fee structure to better reflect trading activity across the platform. These changes will go live at 00:00 UTC on October 20, 2025, continuing our effort to provide a transparent and fair system that rewards consistent participation.
What’s New
The updated User Program Fee Tiers have been optimized to accommodate higher-volume traders and more flexible staking thresholds. The latest structure is as follows:
Level | Trading volume ( 14d ) | and/or | $APEX/$esAPEX staking | Maker fee | Taker fee |
1 | < $5,000,000 | or | < 25,000 | 0.020% | 0.050% |
2 | ≥ $5,000,000 | or | ≥ 25,000 | 0.015% | 0.045% |
3 | ≥ $25,000,000 | or | ≥ 100,000 | 0.010% | 0.040% |
4 | ≥ $100,000,000 | or | ≥ 250,000 | 0.005% | 0.035% |
5 | ≥ $500,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.030% | ||
6 | ≥ $1,000,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.028% | ||
7 | ≥ $2,000,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.025% |
*If you require a special rate, please contact us.
This updated structure improves fee accessibility for medium-to-high-volume traders while maintaining the competitive rates that ApeX users have come to expect. By aligning thresholds with platform-wide activity, ApeX continues to promote fairness, transparency, and sustainable liquidity growth.
Previous Update: Effective October 1, 2025
We previously announced structural changes to simplify the VIP Program and make it more transparent for all users. These updates, effective October 1, 2025, included:
A unified User Program Fee Tier, ensuring all traders are evaluated under a single transparent framework:
Level | Trading volume (14d) | and/or | $APEX/$esAPEX staking | Maker fee | Taker fee |
1 | < $10,000,000 | or | < 50,000 | 0.020% | 0.050% |
2 | ≥10,000,000 | or | ≥ 50,000 | 0.015% | 0.045% |
3 | ≥50,000,000 | or | ≥ 200,000 | 0.010% | 0.04% |
4 | ≥1,000,000,000 | or | ≥ 500,000 | 0.005% | 0.035% |
5 | ≥5,000,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.030% | ||
6 | ≥10,000,000,000 | 0.000% | 0.025% |
Removal of the Market Maker Program Fee Tiers The Market Maker Program Fee Tier structure will be discontinued. From October 1, 2025, only the User Program Fee Tier will apply.
Why This Matters
ApeX Protocol’s evolving VIP Program underscores our ongoing mission to reward genuine trading participation and long-term commitment. The refined structure simplifies the fee experience, encourages healthy trading volume, and ensures the ApeX ecosystem remains competitive with top-tier decentralized and centralized exchanges.
We appreciate the continued support of our community and look forward to creating a more efficient, transparent, and rewarding environment for every trader.
Disclaimer
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