Update to our fee structure going live tomorrow at 7.30 PM

Namaste Tribe! A few weeks ago we introduced the Maker Taker model. Over the last 2 weeks of running this we’ve been getting solid feedback from all of you.

From all the data until now and the feedback received, we realized that the current Maker Taker model can be improved as we move towards our next milestone of 100 BTC in 24 hour trading volume.

Here’s the new fee structure that will go live tomorrow, 27th April 7.30 PM for all the markets inside WazirX

Maker: Maker fees would be 0.1%
Taker: Taker fees would be 0.25%

Everything explained with an example

Gauri and Aamir decide to trade on WazirX.

Let’s assume the current price of 1 BTC is Rs. 5,94,000.

Calculations for Gauri

Gauri places a buy order for 1 BTC at Rs. 5,93,000. However, since the current price is Rs. 5,94,000 Gauri’s order does not immediately execute and instead goes into the order book. Gauri is now a Maker.

Base price is Rs. 5,93,000

Trade fees (0.1%) = Rs. 593

GST (18% on fees) = 593 * 0.18 = Rs. 106.74

Gauri would get 1BTC for 5,93,000 + 593 + 106.74 = Rs. 5,93,699.74

Calculations for Aamir

Aamir decided to sell 1 BTC at Rs. 5,93,000. Since there’s Gauri’s order of Rs. 5,93,000, Aamir’s order immediately executes. In this case Aamir would be a taker and would pay 0.25% as trading fees.

Base price is Rs. 5,93,000

Trade fees (0.25%) = Rs. 1,482.5

GST(18% on fees) = 1482 * 0.18 = Rs. 266.85

Aamir pays total = 5,93,000 + 1,482 + 266.85 = Rs. 5,94,748.85

We’re gearing up for our next phase of growth and we have a lot of new features and improvements in store for you. Our Android, iOS and Web apps are getting better and beautiful every day and the kind of amazing feedback we’re receiving has been heart warming.

We’re here to offer the fastest trading experience for you and build WazirX into India’s largest and most trusted crypto exchange. Together with your help we know we can achieve this in record time.