# Bitget API FinOps

This document outlines the financial operations considerations for teams
integrating with the Bitget API, covering trading fees, token discounts,
cost optimization strategies, and broker revenue share.

## API Access Cost

Bitget does not charge a separate fee for API access. All registered users
can create API keys and access the full REST and WebSocket API suite as part
of their standard trading account. There are no subscription tiers or monthly
API fees.

## Trading Fee Structure

### Spot Trading

| Fee Type | Standard Rate |
|----------|--------------|
| Maker    | 0.1000%      |
| Taker    | 0.1000%      |

### Futures Trading (Perpetual Contracts)

| Fee Type | Standard Rate |
|----------|--------------|
| Maker    | 0.0200%      |
| Taker    | 0.0600%      |

Futures fees apply to USDT-M, USDC-M, and Coin-M perpetual contracts.
Delivery fees for positions not closed at expiry are charged at the taker rate.

## Fee Reduction Levers

### BGB Token Discount

Paying trading fees using BGB (Bitget Token) provides a flat 20% discount on
spot and margin trading fees. Teams with significant trading volume should
model the cost of holding BGB versus the fee savings generated.

### VIP Program

VIP status is determined by 30-day rolling trading volume and/or BGB holdings.
Higher VIP tiers unlock progressively lower maker/taker rates. For exact tier
thresholds and rates, consult the official fee schedule at https://www.bitget.com/fee.

### Market Maker Program

High-frequency and algorithmic traders qualifying for the Market Maker (MM)
program receive custom negotiated rates. Contact Bitget directly for MM
program eligibility and terms.

## Broker Revenue Share

The Bitget Broker Program allows third-party platforms (non-disclosed brokers)
to earn commission revenue from trades executed by their referred users. Brokers
operate sub-accounts via the Broker API and receive a share of trading fees
generated by their user base. Specific commission percentages are negotiated
with Bitget on a case-by-case basis.

- Broker API: https://www.bitget.com/api-doc/broker/intro
- Apply via the Bitget partner program portal

## Cost Optimization Tips

1. **Use WebSocket over REST for market data** — WebSocket channels deliver
   real-time push data without consuming REST rate limit quota, reducing
   redundant polling costs.

2. **Batch order endpoints** — Use batch order placement and cancellation
   endpoints to consolidate API calls and avoid rate limit throttling.

3. **Maker order preference** — Placing limit orders that rest in the order book
   qualifies as maker activity and incurs the lower maker fee rate.

4. **BGB fee offset** — Model the cost of acquiring and holding BGB versus the
   20% fee savings over your expected monthly trading volume.

5. **VIP tier advancement** — Concentrating volume on Bitget to achieve higher
   VIP tiers produces compounding fee savings at scale.

6. **Sub-account isolation** — Use virtual sub-accounts to isolate strategies
   and accurately attribute trading costs per strategy or team.

## Additional Resources

- Fee Schedule: https://www.bitget.com/fee
- Futures Fee Guide: https://www.bitget.com/futures/introduction/trading-fee
- VIP Program: https://www.bitget.com/vip
- Support Center: https://www.bitget.com/support