Spread · Binance
How much spread does Binance really charge?
October 2026 (to date): $0.35 average hidden spread on a $1,000 buy — 410 observations.
Binance vs. the covered-exchange average
Binance · $0.35
Covered-exchange average · $2.49
Same October 2026 period, 6 measured exchanges — list-price exchanges excluded.
Right now
Live, on a $1,000 BTC buy: $1.00 fee + $1.06 spread = $2.06 all-in.
Questions, answered
Why did I get less BTC than expected at Binance?
Hidden spread: in October 2026 (to date), Binance's order book cost $0.35 above the reference price per $1,000 buy on average (410 observations).
Is the spread at Binance stable?
Not fixed: October 2026 (to date) average $0.35 vs $1.06 live at 2026-10-04 14:48 UTC, measured hourly on a $1,000 buy.
Sources & method
- Published taker fee: 0.10% — the spread above comes on top.
- Hidden spread = Binance’s live order book walked for a $1,000 order, hourly.
- Method → · Binance reliability record → · Withdrawal fees → · Live cost comparison →
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