KuCoin Global Market Maker Program

Join KuCoin's global market-making program. Enjoy industry-leading rebates, up to 9x interest-free lending, and access advanced APIs to build deeper market liquidity.

Market Maker Support System

From trading incentives to funding and technical support, KuCoin provides global institutional market makers with a holistic liquidity ecosystem.

Trading Incentives

Exclusive Fee Rates

Tiered Maker rebates of up to 0.012%, designed to reward higher market-making activity.

USDC Incentive Program

Market makers providing liquidity on designated USDC pairs can earn Maker rebates of up to 0.015%.

New Futures Pair Incentives

Liquidity providers for newly launched futures pairs receive limited-time Maker rebates of up to 0.015%.

Fiat Market Maker Program

Independent assessment and incentive policies for OTC and fiat markets, with Maker rebates of up to 0.015% on posted orders.

Funding & Account Support

Interest-Free OTC Lending Program

New market makers receive up to $3 million in interest-free credit for 2–4 months, maximizing capital efficiency and returns.

Unified Account Capabilities

A single account for all trading activities with cross-currency margin support for flexible fund management.

Quantitative Asset Management

KuCoin partners with elite quantitative trading teams, offering up to 5x capital for collaborative asset management, unlocking the full potential of quantitative trading in crypto.

Technology & Infrastructure

Co-location (Low-Latency Access)

Dedicated connectivity solutions that reduce matching latency to as low as 3 ms.

Enhanced API Rate Limits

High-performance APIs supporting 40,000 requests every 30 seconds, ideal for high-frequency trading.

Professional Support

24/7 technical support with swift response times and direct access.

Other Exclusive Benefits

Enhanced permissions, powerful tools, and deeper insights—all in one system.

Increased Sub-Accounts & Withdrawal Limits

Custodial Sub-Account System

Early Access to New Products

Regular Liquidity & Trading Reports

Spot Market Maker Program

Tier	Maker Fee Rate	Taker Fee Rate	Taker Fee Rate (20% Off with KCS Payment)
S	-0.012%	0.025%	0.02%
A	-0.010%	0.035%	0.028%
B	-0.006%	0.045%	0.036%

Futures Market Maker Program

Tier	Maker Fee Rate	Taker Fee Rate
S	-0.009%	0.02%
A	-0.007%	0.0225%

FAQ

What is the KuCoin Market Maker Program?

KuCoin Market Maker Program is designed for professional trading institutions capable of providing deep liquidity for spot and futures markets. Market makers enjoy lower fees, dedicated API access, customized interest-free lending, and customized incentive plans.

What are the requirements to apply?

Applicants should have a proven market-making strategy and automated API trading systems, with a track record of meaningful trading volume or sustained liquidity provision on other exchanges.

Are there requirements for account verification?

Advanced verification is required. Both individual and corporate accounts are eligible.

Can market makers cover both spot and futures markets?

Yes, the program supports both spot and futures markets, and market makers can participate independently or simultaneously in the incentive plans for each market.

Is there a grace period for new market makers?

Yes, KuCoin offers new market makers a two-month assessment-free period to support strategy deployment and system integration. During this period, market makers receive full access to the eligible fee tiers and incentive benefits, without immediate liquidity requirements. The official tier will be determined in the third month based on actual performance.

Does KuCoin support third-party custodial accounts or API access?

Yes, KuCoin supports institutional onboarding through third-party custodians (such as BitGo and Cactus), enabling secure asset custody and efficient trading access.

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