Spread · MEXC
How much spread does MEXC really charge?
October 2026 (to date): 0.37 USDT average hidden spread on a 1,000 USDT buy — 1,961 observations.
MEXC vs. the covered-exchange average
MEXC · 0.37 USDT
Covered-exchange average · 0.52 USDT
Same October 2026 period, 9 measured exchanges — list-price exchanges excluded.
Right now
Live, on a 1,000 USDT BTC buy: 0.50 USDT fee + 0.05 USDT spread = 0.55 USDT all-in.
Questions, answered
Why did I get less BTC than expected at MEXC?
Hidden spread: in October 2026 (to date), MEXC's order book cost 0.37 USDT above the reference price per 1,000 USDT buy on average (1,961 observations).
Is the spread at MEXC stable?
Not fixed: October 2026 (to date) average 0.37 USDT vs 0.05 USDT live at 2026-10-04 14:48 UTC, measured hourly on a 1,000 USDT buy.
Sources & method
- Published taker fee: 0.05% — the spread above comes on top.
- Hidden spread = MEXC’s live order book walked for a 1,000 USDT order, hourly.
- Method → · MEXC reliability record → · Withdrawal fees → · Live cost comparison →
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