Arcus to Hike Crypto Perpetuals Fees on October 22
Active traders on the platform will see an end to discounted rates and new volume-based fee tiers for crypto assets.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Stock Markets
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Starting October 22, 2026, Arcus will adjust its fee structure for perpetual futures, ending discounted rates for crypto trading. Traders on the platform, which is unavailable in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, should prepare for these changes to their cost of execution.
Why it matters
The change recalibrates how trading costs are calculated based on volume, shifting crypto perpetuals to standard pricing models while keeping other asset classes discounted. This adjustment alters the cost of high-frequency trading strategies for active users of the platform.
Arcus is setting a new base-tier taker fee of 0.045% and a maker fee of 0.015% for crypto perpetuals starting October 22. Tiers now reset based on combined crypto and real-world asset volume, with thresholds beginning at $2.5 million and reaching up to $1.5 billion in 30-day volume.
The players
Arcus
A digital asset trading platform that provides perpetual futures and spot stock token services for international users.
The details
Arcus calculates fee tiers by aggregating a user's total perpetuals volume across both crypto and real-world assets. While crypto perpetuals move to the new standard rates, instruments tied to equities, commodities, and indexes will retain discounted pricing. For example, a user reaching $10 million in rolling volume would see a crypto taker rate of 0.032% under the new tiered structure.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: The new fee schedule takes effect.
Money Landscape
This move mirrors the standard industry practice of tiered volume-based transaction fees as platforms mature and move away from promotional pricing. It marks a shift toward standardizing costs across increasingly diverse asset classes on international digital platforms.
Active traders should review their 30-day rolling volume to determine which fee tier will apply to their account beginning October 22. If your trading volume consistently falls near the $2.5 million threshold, consider how the shift from discounted rates may impact your total monthly costs.
The takeaway
Traders should prepare for higher execution costs on crypto perpetuals as discounted rates expire on October 22. Consult with a financial professional to evaluate how these changes affect the overall profitability of your active trading strategy.
Further reading
For broader trends in asset trading costs, visit our Stock Markets section.
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