name: CoinEx API Plans
description: CoinEx API access is free for all registered users. Trading fee rates vary by VIP tier, determined by CET token balance, total asset value, or 30-day trading volume.
url: https://www.coinex.com/en/fees
plans:
  - name: Standard
    description: Default tier for all registered users. API access is included at no additional cost.
    rate: Free
    authentication: API Key (HMAC-SHA256)
    spot_maker_fee: "0.20%"
    spot_taker_fee: "0.20%"
    futures_maker_fee: "0.03%"
    futures_taker_fee: "0.05%"
    features:
      - REST API access
      - WebSocket access
      - Market data (public, no auth required)
      - Spot trading
      - Futures trading
      - Asset management
      - Sub-account support

  - name: VIP (Tiered)
    description: Higher VIP levels unlock lower maker/taker fees. Tier is determined daily at 01:00 UTC based on CET balance, total asset value, 30-day spot volume, or 30-day futures volume — whichever qualifies.
    rate: Volume/Holdings Based
    authentication: API Key (HMAC-SHA256)
    spot_maker_fee_top: "0.012%"
    spot_taker_fee_top: "0.024%"
    cet_discount: "Up to 25% fee reduction when using CET token for fees"
    eligibility_criteria:
      - CET token balance (including off-exchange holdings)
      - Total asset value on CoinEx
      - 30-day spot trading volume
      - 30-day futures trading volume
    vip_update_schedule: Daily at 01:00 UTC
    market_maker_update_schedule: Monthly on 1st at 01:00 UTC
    features:
      - All Standard features
      - Reduced maker/taker fees
      - Dedicated account management (top tiers)
      - Priority customer support (top tiers)
      - Institutional-grade trading tools (top tiers)

notes:
  - API trading volume counts toward VIP level calculation (market makers excepted)
  - The more favorable rate between VIP Discount and Market Maker Discount is applied
  - CET token can be activated as fee payment method across all trading pairs