dYdX has announced that it will remove both taker and maker fees from the Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) perpetual contract markets. This change follows a community vote and implementation via the dYdX protocol version 9.4, marking a significant shift in platform fee policy for two of its most actively traded assets.
dYdX Fee-Free Trading
Starting in November 2025, users trading BTC-USD and SOL-USD perpetual contracts on dYdX will be able to trade without incurring maker or taker fees. These fee “holidays” are part of a broader incentive program that aims to attract new traders and reward active participants on the protocol.
While trading these contracts is now free of platform trading fees, users should note that gas, slippage, and potential third-party fees still apply during execution.
According to the report, eligible traders will continue earning 50% rebates on positive trading fees (for markets outside BTC and SOL), with additional incentives available through ongoing competitions such as the $1M DYDX prize pool in November and weekly trading leagues offering up to $250K in total prizes.
Community Governance and Incentive Programs
This policy update was enabled by a vote among dYdX token holders, which supported the zero-fee structure for BTC and SOL perpetual markets throughout November. These periods have coincided with broader protocol upgrades, including improved position management and expanded trading interface options.
The trading leagues introduced dynamic leaderboards and tiered prize pools, rewarding both trading volume and profitability across web, iOS, Android, and Telegram interfaces. dYdX’s push towards fee-free trading could boost liquidity and enhance market competitiveness, positioning the protocol strongly as users seek alternatives to high-fee centralized exchanges.
The decentralized protocol has signaled that the fee-free promotion may return for future market pairs or periods, depending on community governance and ongoing incentive evaluations. By removing maker and taker fees on BTC and SOL perpetuals, dYdX is shaping a new standard for cost-efficient decentralized trading.
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